Invasion of the Cranes

by Judi Dressler

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Invasion of the Cranes

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Judi Dressler

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Photograph - Photography

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Sandhill Cranes flying in to join others looks like an invasion! The sandhill crane is a prehistoric species (one fossil dates back to 2.5 million years ago), and I could really see it in this view.

The cranes had spent the night in the water at the pond, and were now gathering in the corn fields. I felt privileged to be able to witness this social gathering of these beautiful elegant birds, as they spent the winter at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge.

Sandhill Cranes have an elegance that draws attention. These tall, gray-bodied, crimson-capped birds breed in open wetlands, fields, and prairies across North America. Cranes are extremely social birds, and they communicate via sounds and visual displays. They gesture with whole-body postures and movements, thereby expressing emotion and intent. Sandhill Cranes have a bugling call that is very beautiful and unique, and can be heard from miles away.

Photo taken on January 9th, 2019, at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in NM.

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