Newly hatched Sandhill Crane Colt - My first Youtube posting - Please check it out!
Mar 8, 2017 17:47:40 #
I've been watching a nesting pair of sandhill cranes for about a week. Based on information from other watchers, hatching was expected on the sixth, but came a day late.
This nest is on a tiny island in a pond in Bayport, Florida (Hernando County) and has been occupied by the same pair for several years. There were two eggs, I didn't have the time to wait for the second egg to hatch. I will return tomorrow, hopefully to see both colts cavorting around their little island.
This video was made with my Nikon D7100 and Tamron 150-600 (original version). Hope that you will watch it in its entirety and leave your comments.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOU46k_QFtA
This nest is on a tiny island in a pond in Bayport, Florida (Hernando County) and has been occupied by the same pair for several years. There were two eggs, I didn't have the time to wait for the second egg to hatch. I will return tomorrow, hopefully to see both colts cavorting around their little island.
This video was made with my Nikon D7100 and Tamron 150-600 (original version). Hope that you will watch it in its entirety and leave your comments.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOU46k_QFtA
Mar 8, 2017 18:00:19 #
Mar 8, 2017 18:34:21 #
Adicus wrote:
Do Sandhill Cranes have colts instead of chicks?
Yes, but I don't suggest that you try to saddle one!
Seriously, the young are called colts - don't know why.
Mar 8, 2017 18:59:41 #
OMG - seriously adorable. I watched the entire video and especially enjoyed the way the colt peeked out from under mom's or dd's feathers and was framed by the legs of the other parent. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Mar 8, 2017 19:04:29 #
MadMikeOne wrote:
OMG - seriously adorable. I watched the entire video and especially enjoyed the way the colt peeked out from under mom's or dd's feathers and was framed by the legs of the other parent. Thank you for sharing this with us.
MadMikeOne, I had such a good time watching this nest and seeing that minutes-old bird that I just had to share. I am thrilled that you took the time to watch and comment.
Mar 8, 2017 19:33:39 #
Very cool Mike!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1.
Mar 8, 2017 20:39:08 #
When the colt pushed its head between the neck and the body of the adult you had to have known you hit pay dirt! That was so cool. Gary
Mar 8, 2017 21:12:30 #
gwr wrote:
When the colt pushed its head between the neck and the body of the adult you had to have known you hit pay dirt! That was so cool. Gary
Yes, you are absolutely correct - that was one of the cutest things. I guess lying on the adult gave support and warmth. There were places where one of the adults looked like it had a worm in its beak and the young'un looked like it tried to take it away - only minutes old!
Thanks very much for looking in and your comments.
Mar 9, 2017 06:49:43 #
Madman wrote:
I've been watching a nesting pair of sandhill cran... (show quote)
I photograph Sandhill Cranes and I loved your video. Thank you.
Mar 9, 2017 09:14:18 #
Mar 9, 2017 09:40:25 #
Howard5252 wrote:
I photograph Sandhill Cranes and I loved your video. Thank you.
Thank you for your kind comments and for taking the time to view my video. I have seen and enjoyed your Sandhill Crane photos also.
Mar 9, 2017 09:44:25 #
Swamp-Cork wrote:
Really great and many thanks!
Thank you very much for viewing my video and your kind comments. This was the culmination of several days of nest watching. I wlll be returning to the nest in about an hour - hopefully to see two colts.
Mar 9, 2017 10:13:55 #
Madman wrote:
Thank you very much for viewing my video and your kind comments. This was the culmination of several days of nest watching. I wlll be returning to the nest in about an hour - hopefully to see two colts.
Mar 9, 2017 10:23:16 #
Mar 9, 2017 10:30:43 #
crafterwantabe wrote:
Very nice !!
Thank you very much, crafterwantabe. I appreciate your taking the time to view my video and your kind comment.
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