Sandhill crane spreads its broad wings as it takes flight in early morning light

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. Socorro, New Mexico, USA, Grus canadensis, natural history stock photograph, photo id 21822
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. Socorro, New Mexico, USA

Species: Sandhill crane, Grus canadensis
Location: Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, Socorro, New Mexico
Image ID: 21822
Format: Digital 3:2
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