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Yesterday afternoon, I decided to take the 1 1/2 drive west of here to see the cranes that are migrating. This area Jasper-Pulaski is part of their migration route. This small group were close to the road, so I took this one out the car window.
I used the canon 40D with the canon 70-200 f4/L lens, it was a cloudy, and cool day.
Here is some info on them:Sandhill cranes have mostly grayish feathers-- the shade of gray can vary widely. The forehead has a bright red patch that is one of the most noticeable features of the bird. The cheeks are white. Although the feathers are gray, sometimes they can have a reddish-brown appearance. The reason for the change in color is that sandhill cranes preen themselves by rubbing mud on their feathers. The mud can be brown or red. The red mud comes from iron rich environments. Size: Sandhill cranes are about 3-4 feet tall. The wingspan can be over 5 feet wide.
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