#grus canadensis

[meklarian]

Sandhill Cranes, hauling out Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area McNeal, Arizona, USA March, 2019

(more cranes here)

[birdblues]

Sandhill Crane

[fatchance]

Sandhill cranes (Grus canadensis), at Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area near McNeal, Arizona. 

[terranlifeform]

[lifewithdeadbirds]

At this time of year, some birds are coming to Michigan, and others are leaving. 

Sandhill Cranes (Grus canadensis) are migrating south to the warmth of Florida and Cuba. They’re easier to see than hear some days, with their yodeling calls keeping groups together.

Snowy Owls (Bubo scandiacus) have already moved into Canada and the northern United States for the winter. Snowies have already been spotted this year in Michigan, as well as New York, Massachusetts, Montana, and even as far south as Illinois.

Here’s to the beautiful change in seasons, and our bi-annual change in birds!

Photo credit: Kaitie Janecke Soltesz

[emmaroulette]

Grus canadensis pratensis

Part of something I’m working on for the Florida Trail Association

[keithcurrypochy]

Sandhill Crane Colt (Grus canadensis)

Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, FL

[me-lapislazuli]

Sandhill Crane (Grus canadensis) in flight against the setting s | by dianarobinson