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Sandhill Crane Day

When I started out with my camera today, I really didn’t know what I’d fine (that’s part of the fun), but it didn’t take long to realize it was gonna be a Sandhill Crane kinda day.  Just a few miles from my house I spotted a SHC sitting on a nest at the edge of a pond  Yes, right out in the open, easily visible from the road and easily accessible.  Bonanza!   Then, would you believe that at the next place I happened upon I found another SHC couple with a cute little colt.  Here are a few photos from my morning encounter.

 

 

 

 

A Drink at the Pond

New Kid on the Block

Bottle Brush Visitor

Gatorland Macaw

The Egret Abode

One of the best places to see breeding and nesting Egrets and Herons is Gatorland in Orlando.  Hundreds of these birds build their nests in trees all along the marsh boardwalk.  On a recent trip I was lucky enough to get some fairly good shots of one adult trying its best to pacify three unruly youngsters.