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Sandhill Cranes

A pair of cranes successfully raised two young at a local conservancy. They are now almost fully grown. In this image, the two youngsters had ventured into one of the ponds to feed. The fall colors and setting sun created a warm and inviting atmosphere that I tried to capture in this image.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2020
Date Uploaded: 11.2020
Photo Location: Middleton, Wisconsin, United States of America
Camera: ILCE-6500
Copyright: © Anne Readel