From The Sol: Wild Bird Wednesday

Tuesday, July 4, 2017

Sandhill Crane

I spotted this young fellow sauntering across a yard ...

Oops ... then he spotted me ...

And decided to

Head back for the cover ...

of the trees ...

Andrea

Edna B said...: They are beautiful birds. Sad to say, I did not get to see any of them on my last trip to Florida. Actually, I didn't get to see much of anything while there.

Pogo and I hope you and Izzy are enjoying a happy day with comfortable tempuratures. It's another hot one here today. You have a great day, hugs, Edna B.; July 4, 2017 at 9:01 AM
Taken For Granted said...: Sandhill cranes come through here twice a year, but must nest further north and spend winters well to the south. They are beautiful birds.; July 4, 2017 at 9:24 AM
Breathtaking said...: Hello!:) Oh Good Shots!:) Lovely bird! I like how they saunter around everywhere.:); July 4, 2017 at 11:37 AM
Dawn Hart said...: Wow he's stunning Andrea xxx; July 4, 2017 at 11:46 AM
Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...: HAPPY 4TH JULY. Marvellous images of this beautiful birds; July 4, 2017 at 1:22 PM
Elephant's Child said...: What a beautiful thing to see. I suspect his saunter became a high-tail after he had seen you.; July 4, 2017 at 3:00 PM
Les Fous du Cap said...: Très belle série ;-) Céline & Philippe; July 6, 2017 at 11:09 AM
Stewart M said...: What great birds - I may be able to see some cranes this week. As you will see from the tag line below I am out and about (again), but this time with family.

Lovely slow morning with a pot of tea and ample toast!

Cheers - Stewart M, Mells, Somerset, UK; July 9, 2017 at 4:16 AM