Sandhill Crane in a parking lot!
Feb 2, 2015 19:03:48 #
the color here is accurate. might this be a juvenile?
They are usually grayer.
They are usually grayer.
beautiful!
Feb 2, 2015 19:06:36 #
mndschmidt wrote:
That's the way I know them, I've never seen them any grayer.the color here is accurate. might this be a juvenile?
They are usually grayer.
They are usually grayer.
Feb 2, 2015 19:09:05 #
Feb 2, 2015 19:26:17 #
Feb 2, 2015 21:25:05 #
I was in my car and pulled up along side of him ... About 20 feet. we've had them in out yard and they can get spirited if you get too close!
Feb 2, 2015 21:25:41 #
Feb 2, 2015 21:27:13 #
interesting! I have never seen one so bronzey and the cap so dark. Thank you for the comment!
Feb 3, 2015 11:02:05 #
mndschmidt wrote:
I was in my car and pulled up along side of him ... About 20 feet. we've had them in out yard and they can get spirited if you get too close!
We had a condo in Lutz and if we left the door open they would come in.
The brownish is dirt.
Feb 3, 2015 11:38:09 #
Too funny! They attacked me in my yard - not far from you!
I am recalling now that I have read that ... about the dirt!
Thank you!
I am recalling now that I have read that ... about the dirt!
Thank you!
Feb 3, 2015 16:56:19 #
OkeRon
Loc: Folkston, Georgia
Not a juvenile. The adults frequently preen mud into their feathers, hence the "rusty" look.
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