Sandhill Crane nest and egg
Feb 26, 2015 18:04:53 #
Captures a sandhill crane turning her egg in a jungle setting in
central Florida. Notice how close nest and egg are to water level.
central Florida. Notice how close nest and egg are to water level.
Feb 26, 2015 18:11:41 #
Feb 26, 2015 18:14:12 #
That's a terrific behavioral/environment image.
Not surprised the nest is so close to water - they roost in water over night to keep themselves relatively safe from predators.
Not surprised the nest is so close to water - they roost in water over night to keep themselves relatively safe from predators.
Feb 26, 2015 18:19:13 #
Allen,
Our backyard is next to this jungle. We have seen bobcats, wild pigs, otters, etc. I am surprised that it is a safe place for a nest. Perhaps it is the long beak...
RJ
Our backyard is next to this jungle. We have seen bobcats, wild pigs, otters, etc. I am surprised that it is a safe place for a nest. Perhaps it is the long beak...
RJ
Feb 26, 2015 18:23:03 #
tisrjtisrj1 wrote:
Allen,
Our backyard is next to this jungle. We have seen bobcats, wild pigs, otters, etc. I am surprised that it is a safe place for a nest. Perhaps it is the long beak...
RJ
Our backyard is next to this jungle. We have seen bobcats, wild pigs, otters, etc. I am surprised that it is a safe place for a nest. Perhaps it is the long beak...
RJ
Since it's so close, you should keep monitoring the nest to see if a chick hatches - sounds like a rough neighborhood for cranes.
Feb 26, 2015 18:23:25 #
YoungEsqr
Loc: Minnesota
Very nice pictures and thanks for sharing. FYI, I used to live in the Watergate condos in Alexandria, VA off of Duke St. for years.
tisrjtisrj1 wrote:
Captures a sandhill crane turning her egg in a jungle setting in
central Florida. Notice how close nest and egg are to water level.
central Florida. Notice how close nest and egg are to water level.
Feb 26, 2015 18:25:24 #
Young,
I have a condo at Montebello, a younger sister development by Cecci!
I have a condo at Montebello, a younger sister development by Cecci!
Feb 26, 2015 18:27:14 #
Thanks, will do. She was again turning her egg today with the male (?) standing near. Didn't have my camera.
Feb 26, 2015 18:30:05 #
YoungEsqr
Loc: Minnesota
I moved from Montebello to the Watergate. :-) Small world, isn't it? ;-)
I can remember many a day catching the Metro for work at the Huntington exit when it was the end of the yellow line. This was in the late 80's, if memory serves me. :-)
I can remember many a day catching the Metro for work at the Huntington exit when it was the end of the yellow line. This was in the late 80's, if memory serves me. :-)
tisrjtisrj1 wrote:
Young,
I have a condo at Montebello, a younger sister development by Cecci!
I have a condo at Montebello, a younger sister development by Cecci!
Feb 26, 2015 18:41:36 #
Your memory is correct. Still last station and end of Yellow line; and people are still catching the trains.
Feb 26, 2015 18:44:22 #
Feb 26, 2015 18:47:55 #
YoungEsqr
Loc: Minnesota
I thought the yellow line was extended to Springfield and beyond. Oh well. I need to make a trip back there and catch up. One of my biggest complaints is that there is always construction and traffic that drive me crazy.
tisrjtisrj1 wrote:
Your memory is correct. Still last station and end of Yellow line; and people are still catching the trains.
Feb 26, 2015 19:17:22 #
Kathy, Here is what the will look like, from another hatching.
Feb 26, 2015 21:11:09 #
tisrjtisrj1 wrote:
Kathy, Here is what the will look like, from another hatching.
What cute little chicks.
Feb 26, 2015 21:20:28 #
tisrjtisrj1 wrote:
Kathy, Here is what the will look like, from another hatching.
Oh, they are so cute. Thanks for posting those pictures.
Kathy
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