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Sandhill Cranes

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I walked right up on these guys this morning! In MN we couldn't get within a field's distance.

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That is awesome! I have only seen them flying over and and heard them making that cute little cooing sound.
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Those are gorgeous!!!


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Here's one from yesterday :)

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Very cool!! :cool: I tried and tried in Wisconsin to get a pic of mom, dad and baby but I never got close enough. The baby was so cute!
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