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Sandhill Crane Family

Grus canadensis

Photo by beaker98
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41.9021, -90.1309

Field Notes

Habitat:

Backwaters of the Mississippi River. Woodland/marsh mix.

Notes:

I spotted this Sandhill crane family wandering the side of the road. When I came back through, one if the adults and the hatchling were chilling in the shade while the other stood guard.

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