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MEGHAN

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on: April 14, 2012, 04:06:44 AM
Sandhill Cranes are a bird I have been looking to photograph for quite a while. I was fortunate enough to get the heads up on this pair. What an amazing sight!!





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Reply #1 on: April 14, 2012, 08:49:45 AM
Wow...congratulations, these are amazing photos! I especially like the first one. This is one bird I have yet to see, its high on my list.

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Reply #2 on: April 14, 2012, 08:51:32 AM
love the first one meghan.
one i,ve yet to see also.
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Reply #3 on: April 14, 2012, 02:59:56 PM
Pretty nice set of photos.  :shock:
Congratulations.
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Reply #4 on: April 14, 2012, 03:31:48 PM
Great set Meghan, I haven't seen one of these yet.
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Reply #5 on: April 14, 2012, 06:18:06 PM
All are great shots but like first one as well......I have heard about them passing thru but never seen one yet

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Reply #6 on: April 15, 2012, 06:48:37 AM
Thanks everyone for all your very kind comments. Much appreciated.
 It was a thrill to see these birds so close.
I will have to make a return trip and hope for a few shots of the Colts.

Meghan
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Reply #7 on: April 18, 2012, 04:09:26 AM
Beautiful capture! :D
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Reply #8 on: April 29, 2012, 09:31:59 AM
Great shots .love the Sand Hills usually only see them in Florida.Saw some last year north of Angus but were to far away to photograph.What area is this pair in ?
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Reply #9 on: April 30, 2012, 09:15:38 PM
Nice BIFF Meghan lets hope they hatch  :D
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Reply #10 on: April 30, 2012, 09:23:42 PM
I love these! I do! Particularly the pastoral shot of the saucy-looking crane...
Is there any chance you'll share the location?
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Reply #11 on: May 05, 2012, 11:42:20 AM
Beautiful series Meghan looking forward to seeing more of them.
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Reply #12 on: May 06, 2012, 06:24:19 PM
Nice shots of a beautiful bird Meghan.  I really like the second one.  The colts are gorgeous when they cuddle in on mom's back.
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Reply #13 on: May 07, 2012, 04:10:53 AM
Quote from: "steven rose"
Nice BIFF Meghan lets hope they hatch  :D
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Thanks Steve. Of course I managed to get a house in the background. I always do that. Note to self, learn how to clone :roll:

Only one of the eggs has hatched but the young one is doing well so far. And I am told it's super cute!!

Quote from: "Moira"
Nice shots of a beautiful bird Meghan. I really like the second one. The colts are gorgeous when they cuddle in on mom's back.
Thanks Moira, that's the shot I want!!!

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Beautiful series Meghan looking forward to seeing more of them.
I am going to try to head  back there one day this week. So hopefully I will have more shots for you Irene.

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I love these! I do! Particularly the pastoral shot of the saucy-looking crane...
Is there any chance you'll share the location?

No way David, knowing you, you'll try to run out in the lake and hug them.... :lol:

Thanks again everyone.
Meghan
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Reply #14 on: May 28, 2012, 06:11:16 PM
What a great find Meghan, just outstanding shots. I only see them when they fly over me. Hope to get a few this year as well.

Clemens 8)
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