I often see Sandhill Cranes when I go to the Refuge. Not all the time - but a lot of the time. I don't know a lot about them, other than they can be LOUD. With a nasal call that came out of Jurassic Park casting.
I found myself at the Seven Lakes Park in Holly, and this was not expected.
I need to get out more. I was focused of the subject of my afternoon, and almost missed this opportunity.
There was/is a pair of Cranes that occupied the part of the park where I was. They were always within sight, clearly not too afraid of other bi-peds.
After a while, I could hear the airborne announcement of incoming Cranes. From this I could tell who was squawking.
These birds were not more than 30 feet above me, and when that happens you are just keeping your finger close to t \he shutter release and hoping for the best. Hope you have a good AF lock - and you won't miss the shot.
And in the spirit of I wish, I wish this was head on. But it isn't. The bent wing span doesn't have any angles. Almost stealth in design.
I also have a few shots of an Osprey that wandered around. I hadn't seen one in the Refuge all year. And there were at least two in this park. They didn't come as close to the area where I was, just an overflight.
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