Sandhill Crane in Flight, Bosque del Apache, Photo

Sandhill Crane in Flight, Bosque del Apache, Phillip Colla Photography

Sandhill Crane in Flight, Bosque del Apache

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Latitude: 33° 50' 59.46" N, Longitude: 106° 52' 44.9" W, Coord: 33.84985°, -106.87914°
Filed under: Bosque del Apache, New Mexico on 12/22/2008

I had hoped to get a few good photos of a single sandhill crane (Grus canadensis) in flight during our visit to Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge. Sandhill cranes are relatively large birds, meaning they are relatively easy to find in the viewfinder and they fly relatively slowly, helpful characteristics for a struggling bird photographer. The best ones I shot were taken on the final morning of our trip. This one was nearly at eye level, having just taken off from one of the crane pools shortly after sunrise.

Sandhill crane spreads its broad wings as it takes flight in early morning light. This crane is one of over 5000 present in Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, stopping here during its winter migration. Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, Socorro, New Mexico, USA.
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Species: Grus canadensis
Location: Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, Socorro, New Mexico, USA

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Updated: November 21, 2009