"I thought that because fewer wolves meant more deer, that no wolves would mean hunters' paradise. But after seeing the green fire die, I sensed that neither the wolf nor the mountain agreed with such a view."
Aldo Leopold
I have been a real slacker when it comes to wildlife photos this year, but here are a few shots of a waddled crane from a couple of weeks ago. These were taken at the International Crane Foundation in Baraboo WI. The only place in the world where you can see all 15 species of cranes.
"I thought that because fewer wolves meant more deer, that no wolves would mean hunters' paradise. But after seeing the green fire die, I sensed that neither the wolf nor the mountain agreed with such a view."
Aldo Leopold
Almost all of the birds at the ICF are in cages, so getting natural looking shots is kind of hard. I don't remember what type of cranes these two are, but they are kind of funky looking.
"I thought that because fewer wolves meant more deer, that no wolves would mean hunters' paradise. But after seeing the green fire die, I sensed that neither the wolf nor the mountain agreed with such a view."
Aldo Leopold
"I thought that because fewer wolves meant more deer, that no wolves would mean hunters' paradise. But after seeing the green fire die, I sensed that neither the wolf nor the mountain agreed with such a view."
Aldo Leopold
Almost all of the birds at the ICF are in cages, so getting natural looking shots is kind of hard. I don't remember what type of cranes these two are, but they are kind of funky looking.
Crowned crane and a closeup of a red-crowned crane ;)
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I just stumbled upon this thread and I happened to have two birds that perhaps some of you know what they are. Hopefully the first one might not be too difficult given it's looking right back at you ;-)
Is this a sandhill crane? If so, why the rusty color?
Yes, it's a sandhill crane. They get the rusty color from the mud in the fields where they look for food. The mud gets on their beaks, and as they prean, the mud stains their feathers.
"I thought that because fewer wolves meant more deer, that no wolves would mean hunters' paradise. But after seeing the green fire die, I sensed that neither the wolf nor the mountain agreed with such a view."
Aldo Leopold
Here it is December in Wisconsin with lots of snow on the ground and look what is still around my water dish. I'd have expected these Eastern Bluebirds to be long gone by now. There were six of them here yesterday. Getting close for me to head south for the winter too.
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I have run into people while birding who asked me what is that red bird over there..... CARDINAL!!!
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