Sandhill Crane Pair Tending To New Chick

Baby Sandhill Cranes

Again, this year, we had a pair of sandhill cranes nest right around the corner from our house. The eggs finally hatched and there are now 2 new crane “colts” enjoying the neighborhood. The cranes chose to build their nest by a pond that they used 2 years ago. Luckily it was in a spot that was easy to see and photograph. The images I shot were right after the first egg hatched. The colt was less than a day old. The second egg hatched the next day and within another couple of days the family had moved on.

Sandhill Crane Female Nudging New Chick
Female Sandhill Crane Nudges Her New Chick

A few more pictures from this journey are featured below. For a larger selection of photos, go to the galleries listed.

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