It's Cranemania around here!

[charlie cleveland]

I have really enjoyed the clips of these birds but was really saddened by the loss of the little one....charlie

[Wild Skies]

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.