Sandhill Crane Collection (#8)

USA, New Mexico, Bosque del Apache Natural Wildlife Refuge. Sandhill cranes on ice at sunrise. Credit as: Fred Lord / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Sandhill Cranes in flight, Grus canadensis, Bosque del Apache NWR, NM
Sandhill Cranes flying, Grus canadensis, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico

Sandhill Cranes in flight at sunset, Bosque del Apache NWR, NM
Sandhill Cranes flying at sunset, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico

USA, New Mexico, BosquA del Apache National Wildlife Refuge. Lone sandhill goose flying at sunset
USA, New Mexico, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge. Lone sandhill goose flying at sunset. Credit as: Fred Lord / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Sandhill cranes and other waterfowl before dawn from the flight deck, Bosque del Apache NWR
Sandhill cranes and other waterfowl before dawn from the flight deck, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico

USA, New Mexico, Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge. Sandhill cranes in flight. Credit as: Cathy & Gordon Illg / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Sandhill crane (Grus canadensis), Platte river, Nebraska

Sandhill crane (Grus canadensis) flying at dawn, Platte river, Nebraska

Sandhill crane (Grus canadensis) flying at dusk, Platte river, Nebraska

Sandhill cranes leave corn fields before heading to the Platte River in evening near Kearney, Nebraska, USA

Sandhill cranes silhouetted aginst the rising sun as they leave the Platte River near Kearney, Nebraska, USA

Sandhill cranes silhouetted aginst the setting sun as they fly to the Platte River near Kearney, Nebraska, USA

Sandhill cranes (Grus canadensis) flying at dusk, Platte river, Nebraska

Sandhill cranes (Grus canadensis) flying at dawn, Platte river, Nebraska

Sandhill Cranes flying during the spring migration at Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area

USA, Florida. Sandhill crane parents and young. Credit as: Cathy & Gordon Illg / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Sandhill crane with both colts, Grus canadensis, Florida, wild
Sandhill Crane with both colts, Grus canadensis, Florida

Sandhill crane with both colt on nest, Grus canadensis, Florida, wild
Sandhill Crane with both colt on nest, Grus canadensis, Florida

Sandhill crane feeding first colt a dragonfly, Grus canadensis, Florida, wild, sequence
Wild Sandhill Crane feeding first colt a dragonfly, Grus canadensis, Florida

Sandhill crane, rebuilding nest, Grus canadensis, Florida, wild
Sandhill Crane, rebuilding nest, Grus canadensis, Florida

Sandhill crane squatting back on nest, Grus canadensis, Florida, wild
Sandhill Crane squatting back on nest, Grus canadensis, Florida

Sandhill crane on nest with one day old colt peaking out of feathers, Grus canadensis
Sandhill Crane on nest with one day old colt peaking out of feathers, Grus canadensis, Florida

Sandhill crane colts on nest, Grus canadensis, Florida, wild
Sandhill Crane colts on nest, Grus canadensis, Florida

Sandhill crane colts on nest with parent, Grus canadensis, Florida, wild
Sandhill Crane colts on nest with parent, Grus canadensis, Florida

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The majestic Sandhill crane, known for its graceful dance on the Platte River near Kearney, Nebraska, USA, is a sight to behold. With their long legs and distinctive red crowns, these cranes are a symbol of beauty in the avian world. Whether seen in pairs at the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge or soaring through the sky alongside lenticular cloud formations over Mt. , they captivate all who witness them. Against the backdrop of a setting sun at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in New Mexico, a silhouetted Sandhill crane stands tall, showcasing its elegance. In Bernardo Wildlife Area also in New Mexico, these magnificent birds share their habitat with Snow geese during migration season. During spring migration near Kearney, Nebraska, USA, flocks of Sandhill cranes gather along the Platte River before continuing their journey. Their early morning flights create an ethereal scene as they glide through golden rays of sunlight. As evening approaches and darkness falls upon corn fields near Kearney, Sandhill cranes make their way to roosting spots after landing gracefully from flight. The tranquility of this moment is only enhanced by their presence. At Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in New Mexico once again, four Sandhill cranes line up on a pond's edge against a breathtaking sunset backdrop. This picturesque scene captures nature's artistry perfectly. In another instance captured at Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, one lone Sandhill crane takes off from a pond with effortless grace - an emblematic display of freedom and resilience. Sandhill cranes remind us that there is beauty all around us if we take the time to appreciate it. These remarkable creatures inspire awe and admiration wherever they go - whether dancing on rivers or gracing our skies with their elegant flight patterns.