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The Encounter

The Encounter

An interesting and entertaining encounter between a couple of Sandhill Cranes...playing the dance and mating games.

An interesting and entertaining encounter between a couple of Sandhill Cranes...playing the dance and mating games.
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Socorro, New Mexico, US

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Jan, 2024

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