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Sandhill Cranes Spring Babies-172

I went early in the morning 2 days ago and spotted a pair of Sandhill Cranes walking in the grass on the side of the marsh. I was able to quietly sneak to with...
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I went early in the morning 2 days ago and spotted a pair of Sandhill Cranes walking in the grass on the side of the marsh. I was able to quietly sneak to within about 50 feet with my tripod and camera. As I was shooting, I realized that the pair had 2 babies in the grass near them. I was excited to be able to see them. They were so cute. Their legs are as long as their bodies and they worked hard to stay caught up with their parents.
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4 Comments |
ReneeBlake
 
ReneeBlake April 28, 2016
Beautiful capture ! I am hoping my resident couple will bring babies next month. I was amazed to witness a courtship dance and an actual mating right in my front yard ~
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mihrt June 30, 2016
What a wonderful opportunity for you!!! I would have been ecstatic!! Lovely detail and colour in this shot.
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JDLifeshots December 16, 2016
Very sweet capture!
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kathyk_abq January 12, 2017
What a wonderful image of the beauty of nature - love it!
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