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The paired adult birds allowed last year’s young one to hang around for ~2 weeks after they migrated back together this Spring. But, once the adults were on the nest, that was it for Junior; we haven’t seen him since. You’re probably wondering correctly in that he’s out playing the field in search of his soulmate.
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Are they sexually mature at one year of age? Canada Geese aren't
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According to the AI website ChatGPT: "Sandhill Cranes typically reach sexual maturity at around two to seven years of age, with most individuals reaching maturity around two to three years old. However, they may not breed until they are older, usually when they are three to seven years old. Breeding readiness can also be influenced by factors such as habitat quality and population density." The below pic was taken just moments ago:
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In just the past 13 days you can see the baby Sandhills are growing and have been well taken care of by their parents. Worms, night crawlers, grubs, baby grass snakes and a little whole kernal corn have been on the menu.
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Nice!! I wish we had some to thin out our locust infestation.
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There’s been a steady rain for most of the day, the birds are drenched, but the show goes on . . .
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The adult pair of Sandhills have done a great job of nurturing their young colts and keeping them safe from the predators lurking in their world. The youngins are now about 3 1/2 months old, mostly feathered out and are nearing full size -- although one is about an inch or two taller than the other. In this pic they've been nibbling on some whole kernal corn, but their main diet that we've observed contains more protein such as grubs, worms, nightcrawlers, small snakes, insects and small animals like chipmunks, voles, mice and an occasional baby bunny rabbit.
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