Sandhill Crane Camera Critter

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!

Sandhills announce spring

I am happy to say that one of my favorite summer visitors are back!

Maybe this will be the year that I catch a baby Sandhill Crane. In a photo I mean, not literally catch, but maybe, this is the year. Currently, I’m content with just hearing their calls again.

Sandhill Cranes

Driving the back roads of Wisconsin we stumbled upon some baby turkeys following mom across the road. They quickly disappeared in the brush, but they’re so cute. I hope they survive Thanksgiving dinner.

But a short way down the road it was my delight to come upon about 20 Sandhill Cranes in a field.

They still mystify me as much as they did the first time I saw one.

Have you ever heard their calls? They are very distinct and different than any other bird I’ve ever heard.

When I hear them (usually flying overhead) I feel I am back in the day when dinosaurs roamed the Earth. I found some calls online if you’re interested in hearing them, but they sound much louder and mysterious when you are out in the woods.

We’ll miss them over the winter but look forward to their return next spring. Hopefully, I will finally be able to capture a baby then.