While birding out in Waukesha County I came across 16 Sandhill Cranes on the Bark River in Delafield. They were just hanging out doing some preening and not very active. They are probably saving their energy for the days ahead with snow and cold in the forecast. It was a cloudy day, mild temps around 34 degrees, with low winds. Images were taken on January 11, 2024.
Sandhill Crane…
Sandhill Cranes, pair…
All of them, 16 Sandhill Cranes…
A pair…
Some preening…
Some more preening…
Sandhill Cranes…
Preening…
A group, some preening…
Just beautiful…
Great shots. I have seen them in lightly snow covered fields and I wonder why they aren’t gone yet.
Great images Jim! Amazing that they are still here. I wonder if they are making their way south now?
Great pictures of sandhill cranes. I have two cranes that visit my patio every day. They do not leave in winter and I always wondered why. They peck at a tube bird feeder that I have hanging in a tree and they drink the water from the birdbath (it has a heater to keep the water from freezing. I live in the city of Waukesha across from Fox River Park.
I’m new to your work and Pat made me aware of your skills. Thank you for sharing your photos, the work is incredible. Do you sell your work?