Symbols of fidelity in marriage, good luck, long life and love, these red-crowned cranes are also referred to as the Manchurian. The second rarest crane in the world and the irony is that this legendary bird embodies longevity and peace.
These are stunning images, beautiful to behold in their long necked and contemplative long legged elegance.
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Wonderful images of the cranes before they leave for summer homes.
They will be heading out soon. Thanks, Susan.
How much fun they must be to watch as they frolic to and fro!
It’s a blast and quite noisy. Thanks, Dale.
I believe it! (You might have to film a minute or so one day, just to give us an idea…)
I have video of them making noise. I haven’t had time to put the videos together.
Ah hah!
Great title for this set of wonderful photos! They really do seem to be having a convention or meeting of sorts.
Thanks, JYP. They are a hoot. Oh wait, that’s the owls. The canes are a crackle of sorts.
Lol! You have too many noisy critter characters to keep track of
Did you hear the song I did with cranes? https://wp.me/p1yQyy-5EL
Those cranes are gorgeous. They look like they’re having a grand time. Wonderful photos, Tim.
Thanks, Jeff. They enjoy themselves.
You’re welcome, Tim. Indeed.
Fabulous pictures
Thanks, Roberta.
The love and silhouettes in these pictures are amazing Tim! ❤️
Thanks, Cindy.
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Some fine walks that John Cleese would be jealous of.
Absolutely. They make me think of Cleese everytime I see them. Thanks, Couriers.
Silly?!!!! Don’t you let’em hear you or …we’re in trouble! 😉 Brilliant “Crane Lake” ballet!
They know they are silly and they are proud of if. Crazy Crane Lake ballet. Thanks, Marina.
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They are wonderful.
Thanks, Shey.
Beautiful! And how much longer until they decide to move on?
Thanks, Nancy. They will be here until around mid March.
A beautiful collection of crane photos, Tim! You get to watch them dancing for a little while yet.
They will start heading north soon, but there are usually a few that stay around until the middle of March. Thanks, Lavinia.
Excellent captures!
Thanks, blh.
Love the photos!
That’s a particularly nice collection of shots, Tim. I always enjoy your crane photos. Hugs on the wing.
Thanks, Teagan.
Symbols of fidelity in marriage, good luck, long life and love, these red-crowned cranes are also referred to as the Manchurian. The second rarest crane in the world and the irony is that this legendary bird embodies longevity and peace.
These are stunning images, beautiful to behold in their long necked and contemplative long legged elegance.
Thanks, abvr.
You are most welcome Timothy.
Beautiful to watch
Thanks, Lamittan.
Welcome 🙏
Maybe they can get a job on Monty Pythons?
Fun shots, Tim!
Definitely Monty Python material. Thanks, Resa.
Ha, a perfect reflection of Monty Python!
Great pictures
Thanks, Madhvi.