Sandhill Crane
Uploaded: March 03, 2012
Some info from Wikipedia regarding my backyard visitor: Though the Sandhill Crane is not considered threatened as a species, the Florida Sandhill Crane is far less common, with some 5,000 individuals remaining. They are most threatened by habitat destruction and probably depend on human management in the long run. In Florida, it is protected, and if killed, carries a very high monetary penalty. This subspecies is under protection of state and federal law at this time. Since the loss of habitat is a somewhat controllable cause of a declining population, habitat preservation is a valuable management measure. The current outlook for the Florida sandhill crane, if it can be maintained on the protected habitats, is good.
Laura E. Swan March 03, 2012
Carol! Hi !!!!! WOW! Good to see you and WHAT an AMAZING macro! So, so beautiful!I have missed you! :))) xo
Great entry!
-Laura :D #1447047
Inge Linden March 03, 2012
Fantastic capture,the color is amazing. #10018905Michelle Alton March 03, 2012
Wow! You are taking fantastic advantage of your good fortune to have these birds visit your home! This is gorgeous with that chartreuse background. #10018996Jeff Robinson March 03, 2012
Outstanding close-up capture Carol!! #10019020Jack Gaskin March 03, 2012
WONDERFUL HEAD SHOT & Great info.Jack #10019109
Neal D. Hatcher March 03, 2012
Beautiful portrait of this Beautiful bird #10019150Julie Burnett March 03, 2012
Amazing color and clarity, Carol, gorgeous!! #10019427Bill Houghton March 05, 2012
Carol, this is such a great and detailed shot of this Sandhill. Excellent work. Have a great day, Bill #10023217Ujjwal Mukherjee March 23, 2012
Fabulous backlight,wonderful details and colours in this excellent capture,Carol!! #10050154Ujjwal Mukherjee March 23, 2012
Fabulous backlight,wonderful details and colours in this excellent capture,Carol!! #10050155Lisa J. Boulden May 01, 2012
Wow!!! #10117234Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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