I have really enjoyed the clips of these birds but was really saddened by the loss of the little one....charlie
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The baby Sandhills have made it through their first month of existence unscathed and are growing rapidly. I have noticed the adults are very protective of their offspring -- especially with deer. They will actually run after, chase and literally peck at the heads of the deer with their dagger-like beaks if the deer get too close. A keen observer will notice the photo bomber in the attached pic allowing plenty of respect that the adult Sandhills demand.
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Any more word on the little darlings?
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An adult sandhill crane flew over the lake here in Maine at about 700-800 feet two days ago. It circled a couple of times then continued north. I had never seen one in Maine before (or any other New England state besides MA) and had to rub my eyes and pinch myself, but it was the real deal.
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With the same predictability as the Swallows of Capistrano our nesting pair of Sandhill Cranes arrived back from their Wintering grounds in the South to their breeding grounds here in Northcentral Wisconsin on March 15th -- not about March 15th, but exactly on March 15th, each and every year. This mark's the 11th consecutive year of bringing their brand of excitement to our neighborhood...and with this same degree of predictability they are parading their little offspring through the neighborhood in mid-May of every year. Here's our first sight of them today, May 14th:
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Ain’t Nature Grand?
Wonderful news!! . |
I do enjoy and look forward to this Sandhill journey every year. Thanks
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Nice thread.
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Infection probably.
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