Sandhill Silhouette 9358
Sandhill cranes gather in bodies of water in the evening for safety. They know that it is harder for predators to reach them in the water, and movement in the water will alert them as to their presence. The setting sun creates a dramatic background for their slender features. Sandhill cranes are noted to have one of the longest fossil histories of any bird today. Definitive sandhill fossils have been found that are over 2.5 million years old. Listening to their calls at daybreak or in the evening I get the sense that I transported back in time, enjoying the sounds of ancient history. They are a joy to watch and photograph.
Sandhill Silhouette 9358
Sandhill cranes gather in bodies of water in the evening for safety. They know that it is harder for predators to reach them in the water, and movement in the water will alert them as to their presence. The setting sun creates a dramatic background for their slender features. Sandhill cranes are noted to have one of the longest fossil histories of any bird today. Definitive sandhill fossils have been found that are over 2.5 million years old. Listening to their calls at daybreak or in the evening I get the sense that I transported back in time, enjoying the sounds of ancient history. They are a joy to watch and photograph.