Sandhill Cranes

[LizStreithorst]

Thank you Matt and Liz, the crane was so close the head shot filled the frame. We kept backing away and she kept walking towards us. Got to love that beautiful red eye.
Pat

I insist on a red eye with my Discus. I noticed with the cranes that most have a blue eye and some have a red eye. The red eye makes a world of difference IMHO.

[Second Hand Pat]

Stunning as always Pat! Your shared gift is such a blessing to us here at Simply!

Why thank you Danny, I am super happy to share
Pat

[jwcarlson]

Thank you Jacob, that bird was coming in hot. It was yelling at the cranes on the ground that it was coming in for a landing and they better clear a space. Funny thing once it landed one of the other cranes chased it.
Pat

That's funny, maybe the other crane didn't hear him coming.

For a split second I thought "Wow... snow in Florida." when I saw this picture... haha

[brewmaster15]

I know they are a game bird in some parts of the country but I really don't think I could ever hunt them, They are just too iconic for me. People call them the "ribeye from the sky" but I just think they are too neat to eat. Though I might think different if I was starving.Still I just think Cranes are so cool. Great pics Pat!

[Second Hand Pat]

I know they are a game bird in some parts of the country but I really don't think I could ever hunt them, They are just too iconic for me. People call them the "ribeye from the sky" but I just think they are too neat to eat. Though I might think different if I was starving.Still I just think Cranes are so cool. Great pics Pat!

I totally get that Al. I hunted with my dad as a kid and mostly hunted quail. It's hard to find quail these days as they need a lot of land to form coveys and reproduce. I do not think I could hunt them today.

In Florida the sandhills are protected and I am grateful for that.
Pat