It's Cranemania around here!

[Wild Skies]

Mr. & Mrs. Sandhill, ever watchful of their pride and joy, who's now nearly all feathered out, stops for a cool drink on a sweltering hot 4th of July afternoon. Unbeknownst to them and what is sure to sound like bombs going off, takes place later on tonight.

[Wild Skies]

The cranes and turkeys are seeking some shade from the intense heat of the sun, while the turkeys await their turn for a cool drink of fresh cold water just added to the bird bath. The cranes are showing their dominance over the turkeys by temporarily monopolizing the bird bath.

[Sara LeFever]

Originally Posted by Greg Baehman

The cranes are showing their dominance over the turkeys by temporarily monopolizing the bird bath.

Love these photos! Do the cranes usually rule over the turkeys?

Sara

[Wild Skies]

You know Sara, perhaps dominance isn't the correct term to use, maybe respect would be a better description. If and when the turkeys get to the food and/or water first and then the cranes saunter in, the turkeys will back off and give the cranes some room. The cranes are really meek, mild and quite elegant creatures, perhaps it's their stiletto looking beaks that brings the respect . . . who knows?

[stumpstalker]

Originally Posted by Greg Baehman

The cranes are really meek, mild and quite elegant creatures, perhaps it's their stiletto looking beaks that brings the respect . . . who knows?

"Walk softly and carry a big stick" -- T. R.