A Rare Saturday Post: Sandhill Cranes and Ibis
I usually don’t post Saturday posts but yesterday in Florida I had an unexpected suprise, 2 Sandhill Cranes right beside the road! I parked on the shoulder expecting them to take off but they stayed and I grabbed the camera and tried to get closer, they still did’nt move. I got within 3 feet of them as they just posed and preened in the morning sun, it was unreal. I stayed a respectful distance and happily clicked away….
So there I was feeling all warm and fuzzy and moving down the road through the business park when I spotted a gaggle of Ibisis looking for breakfast, BONUS! I slowed the truck down to a stop and out came the Nikon, I only had to use the 18-200mm lens to get the shots. It was a good bird morning.
I also got 4 new flowering bushes and a new flower. Florida is pretty cool..:-)
June 30, 2012 at 12:21 am
To get so close. That’s what it’s all about when when good things happen like this. These birds are huge too. Good stuff Ed.
June 30, 2012 at 1:34 am
what a lucky photo day you had
June 30, 2012 at 3:14 am
Awesome luck!
June 30, 2012 at 8:44 am
FLORIDA IS COOL….AND SO OUR YOUR SANDHILL CRANE PHOTOS!
June 30, 2012 at 9:22 am
Delightful!
June 30, 2012 at 10:41 am
Great shots….I see them fly overhead in the fall but they never land here.
June 30, 2012 at 7:09 pm
Wonderful shots! Where in Florida were you? Maybe one day you’ll get close enough that we can say hello!
June 30, 2012 at 10:57 pm
I so love sandhill cranes. They cover such a large area of the USA, so many folks can experience them. I hope your pictures allow others to recognize them and their beauty.
July 1, 2012 at 7:21 am
very nice
July 1, 2012 at 12:47 pm
Nice!