Aussie Brolgas.
Mar 6, 2015 15:54:16 #
Brolgas are Australia's answer to Sandhill Cranes. There are four main differences. The Brolga is a blue/gray color--the Sandhill Crane is brownish. The Brolga is a little larger. The red head markings are slightly different. The Brolga is non-migratory.
I'm not sure about the Sandhill's habits, but the Brolga doesn't usually take off when approached--they simply walk away, usually to a protected area to hide (marsh grass or trees etc). I have seen thousands of Brolgas but have rarely seen one in flight. Because they don't migrate, I suppose they don't have a lot of need for flight. Downloading is recommended.
I'm not sure about the Sandhill's habits, but the Brolga doesn't usually take off when approached--they simply walk away, usually to a protected area to hide (marsh grass or trees etc). I have seen thousands of Brolgas but have rarely seen one in flight. Because they don't migrate, I suppose they don't have a lot of need for flight. Downloading is recommended.
Mar 6, 2015 16:35:32 #
Fantastic shots, Earl, and very much like the Sandhill Crane. By the way, the Sandhill Crane is a brownish color only in the summer and in juvie plumage. In winter the color is the same as these.
DOOK wrote:
Brolgas are Australia's answer to Sandhill Cranes.... (show quote)
Mar 6, 2015 16:43:23 #
Earl they look very similar to our Sandhill Cranes, these are awesome shots....thank you for sharing them! oh and the Sandhill Cranes take off when approached, at least all the ones I have come in contact do!
Mar 6, 2015 17:51:18 #
Great shots Earl attractive birds. There was a lone Sandhill near the lake where we were staying and I went out to take a shot. Problem I had he kept coming up to me and I had to keep moving back to get all of him in the shot!! :lol: :D
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Mar 9, 2015 19:19:09 #
Well done, DOOK, and I appreciate the narrative. I live where there are neither so I find it all interesting.
Mar 9, 2015 19:30:58 #
carlysue wrote:
Well done, DOOK, and I appreciate the narrative. I live where there are neither so I find it all interesting.
Thanks for looking, Carla. :-)
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