Thursday, April 7, 2011

Sandhill Cranes 2011

I stumbled upon these two Sandhill Cranes while hiking at Crabtree Nature Center (Cook County Forest Preserve) in South Barrington. I didn't see them at first because their coloring and lankiness made them blend in with the reeds.  Later, I could hear them calling from a distance.  Sandhill Cranes are listed in Illinois as a threatened species.  I hope they stay to nest.

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