Sandhill Crane

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Heather Mellon

15 days ago

Beautiful capture, Debra. The tall grasses provide just the right background for this very striking bird. I had the pleasure of spotting a family of them down a field a year or so ago when they were headed back south. It was the first time I had seen them and boy was it exciting just to see them and get some photos too. Hope you'll see more of them in days to come.

Debra Plett

14 days ago

Thanks so much Heather love your story as well. I am not sure if the crane will settle in that exact area but I am sure it will be close by. I will have to read up on the Sandhill Crane.

Clifford Dupuis

15 days ago

Nicely composed Debra. I sure hope you luck out and find that you have a nesting pair nearby, it would be awesome to document as the new family evolves. This shot is amazing. Well done

Debra Plett

15 days ago

Thanks very much for your feedback Clifford. I am hoping they nest close by I would love to document their journey while here.

Clifford Dupuis

14 days ago

that would be so amazing, good luck

Yves Langlois

16 days ago

Beautyful shot Debra. I like very much the composition you've made here. Good lighting that make the bird stands out beautyfully. Appreciate also the contrasting black shadow line that split the photo. It gives the tall grasses some kind of moving effect. Very well done.

Debra Plett

15 days ago

Thank you very much Yves, I appreciate your feedback always. I was so excited to spot the sandhill crane. I am not sure if this was just a stop over as I have not heard the crane for a couple of days now.

Jane LeBlanc

16 days ago

Very nice shot, and I'm glad you finally got to see one, Debra.

Debra Plett

16 days ago

Thanks very much Jane appreciate the comment.

Description
In past years including this spring I have heard the call of the Sandhill crane close to my home but have never been able to spot them. Well yesterday was my lucky day. In the field across from my home I spotted a lone sandhill walking in the tall grass. I grabbed my camera and headed through the field slowly keeping my distance as not to disturb the crane. I took a few pictures, scanned the edge of the grass through my lens but did not see a mate. The sandhill was calling out. I hope the mate shows up and they nest nearby.
Taken By
Debra Plett
Taken On
April 20, 2025
Tagged
sandhill crane oakbank manitoba animal bird crane_bird waterfowl plant reed ecoregion wildlife grassland gruiformes sandhill_crane beak grasses savanna
  • Focal: 600
  • Lens Model: Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
  • Shutter speed: 0.000625 sec
  • Aperture: f/ 9

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