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Sandhill Crane Start Of Third Week



Sandhill Crane
Following along behind a parent
in the hunt for food.


Sandhill Crane
Right now the task is to
watch what the parent finds.


Sandhill Crane
If it's offered, then it must be good.


Sandhill Crane
This time it's a large earthworm.


Sandhill Crane
A full-length, standing tall pose.


Sandhill Crane
So far the parent's head looks
huge next to the youngster.


Sandhill Crane
Thinking about hunting on its own.


Sandhill Crane
However, back to the more
skilled parent with predictable results.


Sandhill Crane
This time the tall stretch
is to actually look around.


Sandhill Crane
Mud on its bill from the ground
drilling, the parent dropped a morsel.


Sandhill Crane
Another worm.  Come running.


Sandhill Crane
Very big. Maybe too big.


Sandhill Crane
The parent patiently holds
it for the youngster to take.


Sandhill Crane
The worm was dropped on the first couple
of tries, so the parent swung it around
and subdued it further.


Sandhill Crane
Full of earthworm, the youngster runs
off after the other parent for more.


Sandhill Crane
And skids to a stop.


Sandhill Crane
Briefly, they all stroll closely together.


Sandhill Crane
Wings in action on a chase
to the other parent.


Sandhill Crane
Too excited, so a bit of an overshoot.


Sandhill Crane
They all stroll back the way they just came.

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