Sandhill Cranes Dancing 1
Rick the security guard on the property where I work alerted me to a pair of adult cranes by the big pond. I had spoken to the homeowners who see Classic, Cherry and Barqs daily, and they said they thought the previous year’s chicks or one of their chicks and a mate were coming by in the afternoons when the primary family was elsewhere.
Seeing this adult pair around the same time, I assume it is the pair they mentioned, which would be Peace and Honesty, or one of them and a mate. I’d bet it is Peace and Honesty, still hanging out together.
I got some nice close ups as they preened by the pond, got pretty close to them, but not too close. As I walked away I think I said, thanks, see you soon, and one of them kerooked loudly which of course made me turn around. I walked back toward them as their dancing and kerooking ensued, and got these shots.
Definitely an inspirational gift from this pair and I like to think they felt my peaceful energy, maybe they even sensed some of my pain around Jessi. She entered my mind while I was shooting, how sweet every moment is because I want time to slow down for the cherishing. I want to be present. I also thought about all the photo shoots with Jessi as my smiley co-pilot. We will have more.
I’m posting these in reverse order so you can view the dance in slideshow if you like. These are not all the shots, but I think the best showing the action. There were at least one or two more wing flaps from the Diva (I think the male) who steals the show and ends the set in #8. It started with the crane (I think is the female) on the right fluffing up, kerooking and flapping, they kerooked in unison, and then the one on the right took a big vertical leap kerooking at the same time. Then the one on the left took over the show flapping and kerooking playfully and showing off. I don’t know if they are siblings or mates, but the way they played and let each other have their solo/time in the spotlight could indicate either in my experience. ;o) As i look at it, I almost wonder if they changed sides at some point, but I don't think so...
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Sandhill Cranes Dancing 1
Rick the security guard on the property where I work alerted me to a pair of adult cranes by the big pond. I had spoken to the homeowners who see Classic, Cherry and Barqs daily, and they said they thought the previous year’s chicks or one of their chicks and a mate were coming by in the afternoons when the primary family was elsewhere.
Seeing this adult pair around the same time, I assume it is the pair they mentioned, which would be Peace and Honesty, or one of them and a mate. I’d bet it is Peace and Honesty, still hanging out together.
I got some nice close ups as they preened by the pond, got pretty close to them, but not too close. As I walked away I think I said, thanks, see you soon, and one of them kerooked loudly which of course made me turn around. I walked back toward them as their dancing and kerooking ensued, and got these shots.
Definitely an inspirational gift from this pair and I like to think they felt my peaceful energy, maybe they even sensed some of my pain around Jessi. She entered my mind while I was shooting, how sweet every moment is because I want time to slow down for the cherishing. I want to be present. I also thought about all the photo shoots with Jessi as my smiley co-pilot. We will have more.
I’m posting these in reverse order so you can view the dance in slideshow if you like. These are not all the shots, but I think the best showing the action. There were at least one or two more wing flaps from the Diva (I think the male) who steals the show and ends the set in #8. It started with the crane (I think is the female) on the right fluffing up, kerooking and flapping, they kerooked in unison, and then the one on the right took a big vertical leap kerooking at the same time. Then the one on the left took over the show flapping and kerooking playfully and showing off. I don’t know if they are siblings or mates, but the way they played and let each other have their solo/time in the spotlight could indicate either in my experience. ;o) As i look at it, I almost wonder if they changed sides at some point, but I don't think so...
Hugs and thanks for viewing!
All rights to my photos are strictly reserved. Do not copy or use them in any way without permission. If you are an educator or non-profit interested in use, please Flickrmail me. Copyright 2014 Kathleen Jackson Photography