Post by pontiac1940 on Jul 28, 2024 14:31:46 GMT
These majestic cranes look like they should be in the plains of Africa. Sandhill cranes breed thought much of Canada and can be seen by the thousands in some areas.
There are not a lot of sandhills in SW Alberta but I learned there is a small breeding population near our summer place.
I was alerted to this pair. Yesterday, after getting permission from the landowner, a friend and I were able to sneak within about 100 metres. There was horrible heat distortion over this stubble field and most photos were useless. This photo turned out well with the added bonus of an uncluttered background. They were on a rise so the background is hazy sky.
There are not a lot of sandhills in SW Alberta but I learned there is a small breeding population near our summer place.
I was alerted to this pair. Yesterday, after getting permission from the landowner, a friend and I were able to sneak within about 100 metres. There was horrible heat distortion over this stubble field and most photos were useless. This photo turned out well with the added bonus of an uncluttered background. They were on a rise so the background is hazy sky.
