Every year about this time, a small segment of the Platte River flood plain in Nebraska plays host to half a million Sandhill Cranes and other migratory birds as they gather for several weeks of feeding before heading north to Canada and Alaska for spring and summer. This wondrous spectacle attracts avid birders from far and wide, as well as drawing thousands of families from here in the heartland states to enjoy the up-close viewing of their social behavior.
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11 comments:
Wow that is just so pretty!! The bird is on the right place and on the right time.
ABC Wed.
How beautiful! Your photo suggests that the Sandhill Crane is flying above the moon - wonderful:-)
incredible sight!
ROG, ABC Wednesday team
A wonderful photo. We have a lake in Sweden called Hornborgasjön where the same thing happens around this time of the year. But not that many birds, more like 20 000 I think.
very perfect looking shot.
cheers.
Wow! What an amazing and enchanting photo! That must be such a sight to watch in person. Thanks for sharing.
stunning!
nathalie
abcw team
A very Innovative way to incorporate the letter I with your photo! This is an amazing capture. Nicely done.
I would so enjoy seeing the incoming sandhill cranes!
How beautiful...and cool catching it in flight...motionless soaring!
Your photos are always wonderful but this one is exceptionally so!
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