©Delores J. Knowles 2008 -- The Sandhill Cranes (Grus Canadensis), standing about four feet in height, are one of the more numerous large wading birds in Florida. They can also be found in several western and southern states and as far north as the remote Arctic. A mated pair of Sandhills makes their home in and around the pond in back of our house. This is the chick that was hatched this past spring. The photo is taken at age two months. (And no, he can’t really whistle through that bill.) Photographed in Lake County, Florida.
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Joan Stohlman 20 Feb 2008
Nice shot, and your text cracks me up!mel taylor 23 Jan 2008
Too cool! Ive learned a lot about about birds while visiting your gallery!! melKC CHANG 16 Jan 2008
SIMPLY FABULOUS!Emily Reed 16 Jan 2008
THAT'S A FANTASTIC SHOT!Alberto D'Assumpcao 16 Jan 2008
Great shot, Delores!