This sandhill crane couple was enjoying a pleasant evening alone. Or…were they...all alone??? Moments earlier I encountered this scene:
Junior decided it was time to snuggle up close to mama. Really close.
No one said it was going to be easy…or pretty…or dignified. Face plant!
Getting to this point was such a feat, Junior flopped out for a brief respite before continuing…
I can almost hear Junior huffing and puffing, and hooching and snorting, flapping his wee wings trying to maneuver inside mama's ample wing until he located just the right spot. As soon as he settled into position, mama nonchalantly folded her wing -- without looking behind her -- and Junior was tucked away safe, sound and warm. Incredible!
10 comments:
I really appreciate these photos of yours. I have been trying to capture a crane at our local park but it is always too far away. Now I know what I am missing :). Lovely shots.
Another series of amazing shots! These are glorious - love 'em!!
Hey! Your staff photographer is Johnny-on-the-spot. Please congratulate her for her fine photojournalism.
Ahhh!
A great sequence of photos showing a day in the life. . .
Cutest thing EVER!
LOL! Most little ones aren't very graceful. Nice shots!
these are just adorable; such a wonderful sequence of photos
Wonderful series of photos! I don't get to see sandhill cranes up here in north Florida, but I do like seeing them when I visit my grandkids in Orlando.
Well I never! I did not know that birds did this SDP.. I do love to learn something new every day, excellent series of shots.
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