Project Noah is a tool to explore and document wildlife and a platform to harness the power of citizen scientists everywhere.
Project Noah is a tool to explore and document wildlife and a platform to harness the power of citizen scientists everywhere.
Grus canadensis pratensis
Large, long-legged bird with a red forehead, white cheeks and a long dark pointed bill.
Inland shallow fresh water marshes, prairies, pastures & farmlands and sometimes seen in lawns in Florida.
I am not a wild life expert but I understand the Florida Sandhill Crane is listed as a threatened species.
Lat: 28.08, Long: -80.61
Spotted on Oct 21, 2011
Submitted on Jan 27, 2012
14 Comments
Beautiful series! Well done!
Great pictures! Thanks for sharing!!
Thank you very much for your compliment, AshishNimkar!
Thank you Mary..they were as curious of me as I them!! I really enjoy hearing them too...such a treat!
Appreciate your compliment, Atul!
Thank you so much, Stanks! Appreciate your comment!
Very lovely.. Nice shooting.
Melissa, these are stunning photos! and yes you are correct, the sandhill crane is endangered along with our woodstorks. Love the first photo, the eye contact is wonderful!
superb!
Fantásticas series muy hermoso
awesome!
Fabulous series of photographs. I love the close-up shot of her/his leg.
Thank you very much Susan! These are such cool birds!
you capture the gorgeous red just right!