The Little Nuthatch — sandhill crane

More Sandhill Crane chicks.

orlando wetlands sandhill crane

Yep, Sandhill Crane families are everywhere right now. This family was out at Orlando Wetlands last month...

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Sandhill Crane Nesting.

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February/March is Sandhill Crane nesting season in Central Florida, and every year I enjoy watching them. Here is a Crane on a nest at a local park, February 18th:   This year I noticed a nest in some wetlands in walking distance of my home, and was able to keep a closer eye  on it and catch the chicks when they were still in the nest (March 7th).  At one point a chick was tucking under the parents wing with only it's little face out. They were way out there so photos aren't great, but I watched them through my...

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Sandhill Crane update.

sandhill crane

These Sandhill Crane chicks... ...they grow so fast!! I went on vacation for a week and when I returned I found only one chick. And, now at 3 weeks old, it is much bigger!  

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Sandhill Crane's, and new Bird Nest Painting.

bird nest paintings sandhill crane

My Bird Nest No. 36 is the Sandhill Crane. The nest is made of embroidery floss and dried flowers. Here we have some Sandhill Crane's that are about a week old. I have visited them twice now, and I already want to see them again. The cuteness is too much!

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Sandhill Crane chicks.

sandhill crane

The beautiful Sandhill Crane's are common around here. I love Spring, when the pairs start nesting and turning up with adorable little yellow chicks. Then you get to watch them grow all Spring and Summer. Of course the first few weeks are the best, I could watch these babes all day...

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