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Challenge Dance

Challenge Dance

So entertaining observing the mating challenges, dances and antics that are common among the Sandhill Cranes.

So entertaining observing the mating challenges, dances and antics that are common among the Sandhill Cranes.
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Socorro, New Mexico, US

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Jan, 2024

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Amazing how all attention goes to the one interfering with the dance meant for the same female!

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Wow! Talk about expert timing . . .!

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Perfect timing exhibited here! Great capture Ron!

What a timing! Great captured, Ron!

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