Whitewater Draw, AZ
Feb 11, 2023 14:06:03 #
BigRed01
Loc: Corona de Tucson, AZ
Each winter about 30K Sandhill Cranes visit the Draw near McNeal, AZ. Went down there from Tucson on January 13, 2023, to have a look. sharing a few photos I took.
Each morning the majority of these birds leave the refuge to feed in the grain and grass fields surrounding the refuge area. They leave just after sunrise and return around noon. Their afternoon is spent along the shoreline and shallow areas. Then around an hour before sunset they again leave to feed for the night; returning just before full dark.
Each morning the majority of these birds leave the refuge to feed in the grain and grass fields surrounding the refuge area. They leave just after sunrise and return around noon. Their afternoon is spent along the shoreline and shallow areas. Then around an hour before sunset they again leave to feed for the night; returning just before full dark.
Alerted for a coyote in the area.
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Like paratroopers lining up to their landing zone
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Settling in for an afternoon in the sun.
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A number of different ducks are sharing the safety of the refuge.
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Feb 11, 2023 14:10:35 #
BigRed01 wrote:
Each winter about 30K Sandhill Cranes visit the Dr... (show quote)
Cant get too many pics of these birds. Thanks for sharing
Feb 11, 2023 17:04:44 #
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That's great. I once went to a Sandhill Crane migration rest stop here in Indiana, I need to do that again. 
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Feb 12, 2023 09:29:03 #
Haven't been there for a long time. I'm glad to see they're still there.
Feb 12, 2023 09:47:12 #
Careful! They are going to slide off the edge of the world in that last shot!
I've been to White Water Draw. It's not very well known, but definitely worth the stop.
Nice photos. I like the photo with the Cranes sitting back in their easy chairs picking a landing spot!
I've never seen Pintails out of the water, on dry land before!
I've been to White Water Draw. It's not very well known, but definitely worth the stop.
Nice photos. I like the photo with the Cranes sitting back in their easy chairs picking a landing spot!
I've never seen Pintails out of the water, on dry land before!
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Feb 12, 2023 20:15:56 #
BigRed01 wrote:
Each winter about 30K Sandhill Cranes visit the Dr... (show quote)
Magnificent shots of the convocation
They must really like drawing 🤓Feb 13, 2023 00:31:58 #
BigRed01 wrote:
Each winter about 30K Sandhill Cranes visit the Dr... (show quote)
Wow! Great set! Thanx for sharing.
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