Imagine our surprise to find Sandhill Cranes still hanging around. Thought they'd all be gone by now.
But this field was pretty full of them and they look like they're thinking of mating again?
Or maybe it's not the mating dance and they're simply fighting.
I bet Sue said it was time to head south and Billy agreed, but then Hank said no way and this huge fight ensued.
Wonder who's winning.
Poor Sue is caught in the middle of the bickering two.
And now Jimbo has joined the fight to stay a little longer.
Adios! We will miss you mighty much through this winter. See you next spring!
They are wonderful!Stunning pictures!
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Luna
The red on their heads certainly stands out in the gleened field.
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots as always!
Amazing photos Lisa....maybe the reason they haven't left your area is because the deep south is getting snow!!! Even Houston and Galveston got snow last night.
ReplyDeleteMine's posted...come stop by if you can, and you'll need to scroll down below my Photo Hunt a bit...still same post, but scroll down to the 'critters' part.
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Great action shots!
ReplyDeleteI played too :)
you got some amazing shots
ReplyDeleteI love the bit of red on their heads
I love the cranes! Thanks for the great photos.
ReplyDeleteAwesome shots of the Sandhilll Cranes. it must have been cool to see so many of them. great photos.
ReplyDeletelove the drama!
ReplyDeleteStunning series. I love sandhill cranes.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun post. They are such beautiful birds. Nice photos of them.
ReplyDeleteAmazing shots! beautiful animals. I didn't know there were sandhill cranes in Wisconsin...and if the boys are fighting and there is a girl audience, it's usually for mating rights. not the right time of year, but that's how they are behaving.
ReplyDeleteBetter to kiss and make up, get the girl, and get warm! These are amazing shots. Thank you, Lisa.
ReplyDeleteWow they are amazing. What caught my attention is the red spot on top of the head amazing shot too. Thanks for sharing!
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More likely Billy and Hank were fighting over Sue. Some things cross all species barriers.
ReplyDeletestunning photos Lisa. And so many of them, I'm surprised. I always see them in such smaller numbers.
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You have a lot of fun with your camera and your words. Very clever. I'll be back to visit again now that I found you.
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Those are amazing captures! Such beautiful birds!
ReplyDeleteYou mean they visit your "backyard"?
ReplyDeleteWe only get to see those at the Zoo!
Wonderful shots, Lisa! And wow! So many of them! Usually when I see them around here (in the spring) it's usually just a couple at a time...
ReplyDeleteGreat shots Lisa. I especially like the one where Sue is caught in the middle :-)
ReplyDeleteThe cranes migrate very near us. Two years ago we went to see them and it was incredible!
ReplyDeleteThose birds looking always so FUNNY !!!
ReplyDeleteUnique shots (My compliments ....)
Ho;y Toledo! I've never seen so many cranes in one place!
ReplyDeleteI saw a group flying overhead during migration. Actually their strange call was what caught my attention and I looked up to see them very high -- heading south.
ReplyDeleteBEST PICTURE POST EVER! I love Sandhills so much! I get calls off and on during the week from John, just to tell me he saw sandhills on his way to wherever. I would be in heaven to see so many in one spot.....
ReplyDeleteThey are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHoly Crane, Lisa... these are some spectacular photos!!!
ReplyDeleteLooking at your wonderful photographs is the next best thing to BEING THERE in person ;-)
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings,
We get those same cranes in our fields too. ;) Your shots look like NM in November. I find it funny how bird watchers go out of their way to see them and I saw flotillas of cranes driving to and from the train where I live everyday. We must sit right in the middle of the migration path. ;)
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