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Occasional birdy thread....
Self ^ | March 20, 2016 | Me

Posted on 03/20/2016 6:30:32 PM PDT by Islander7

March 3, 2016 - As I drove home from work, I noticed a sandhill crane on her nest.

March 5 - The first opportunity to photograph the crane on her nest.

March 11 - Momma crane checks her eggs before settling in for the night.

March 17 - The eggs have hatched. They are receiving parental instruction on what and how to eat.

Crashing for the night!

March 20 - The twins.

Poppa crane was not happy to see me today!



TOPICS: Arts/Photography; Education; Outdoors; Science
KEYWORDS: birds; nature; photography
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1 posted on 03/20/2016 6:30:32 PM PDT by Islander7
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To: fidelis; Flycatcher; DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis; SWAMPSNIPER; Ditter; native texan; curdogmen; ...

Birdy Ping!


2 posted on 03/20/2016 6:31:07 PM PDT by Islander7 (There is no septic system so vile, so filthy, the left won't drink from to further their agenda)
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To: Islander7

Great shots! :-)


3 posted on 03/20/2016 6:33:12 PM PDT by left that other site (You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
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To: Islander7

Nice sharp photos.

Camera and lens information?


4 posted on 03/20/2016 6:33:38 PM PDT by yarddog (Romans 8:38-39, For I am persuaded.)
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To: Islander7

Great stuff!


5 posted on 03/20/2016 6:35:00 PM PDT by SWAMPSNIPER (The Second Amendment, a Matter of Fact, Not A Matter of Opinion)
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To: Islander7; Flycatcher

Great photos and beautiful birds! Two thumbs up.


6 posted on 03/20/2016 6:35:28 PM PDT by jazusamo (Have YOU Donated to Free Republic? https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/)
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To: Islander7

Gorgeous photographs! Thank you! :)


7 posted on 03/20/2016 6:37:08 PM PDT by mlizzy (America needs no words from me to see how your decision in Roe/Wade has deformed a great nation. -MT)
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To: Islander7

Fabulous photos; and adorable babies!

-JT


8 posted on 03/20/2016 6:38:12 PM PDT by Jamestown1630 ("A Republic, if you can keep it.")
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To: Islander7
Poppa crane was not happy to see me today!

Both Poppa and Mamma Crane were unhappy at everyone entering and leaving an Orlando 7-11 store last Autumn. They can make a racket!

9 posted on 03/20/2016 6:45:48 PM PDT by Does so (Europeans had better start "overstaying their visas" in the USA. ==8-O)
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To: Islander7

Thank you. Those photos are lovely.


10 posted on 03/20/2016 6:45:55 PM PDT by LucyT
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To: Islander7

Absolutely fantastic photos of mama crane and chicks!


11 posted on 03/20/2016 6:47:00 PM PDT by doc maverick
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To: Islander7

Very nice! Thank you.


12 posted on 03/20/2016 6:47:12 PM PDT by NEMDF
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To: yarddog

Thanks! Nikon D7000 with Nikon 200-500mm ED f5.6

Just got the new lens. Love it! Great for birding.


13 posted on 03/20/2016 6:48:22 PM PDT by Islander7 (There is no septic system so vile, so filthy, the left won't drink from to further their agenda)
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To: SWAMPSNIPER

Thank you. Coming from such an excellent photographer as you, that is high praise.


14 posted on 03/20/2016 6:49:14 PM PDT by Islander7 (There is no septic system so vile, so filthy, the left won't drink from to further their agenda)
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To: Islander7

Thanks, pleasant change from all the political bickering!


15 posted on 03/20/2016 6:50:59 PM PDT by 3D-JOY (I'm on the TRUMP train!)
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To: Islander7

Adorable! Nice before the inevitable Monday......


16 posted on 03/20/2016 6:51:14 PM PDT by leaning conservative (snow coming, school cancelled, yayyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!)
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To: Does so

They make an awful racket! My wife can mimic their call so well, they answer her. Cool as all git out!


17 posted on 03/20/2016 6:51:27 PM PDT by Islander7 (There is no septic system so vile, so filthy, the left won't drink from to further their agenda)
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To: Islander7

Great photos! Thanks!


18 posted on 03/20/2016 6:51:42 PM PDT by MLL
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To: Islander7

That is a nice lens.

What would be a good binocular for under $200. Not my money but my daughter will give me that much.


19 posted on 03/20/2016 6:54:00 PM PDT by yarddog (Romans 8:38-39, For I am persuaded.)
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To: Islander7

Good work. Thanks for posting. Cute kids.


20 posted on 03/20/2016 6:57:21 PM PDT by rockinqsranch (Dems, Libs, Socialists Call 'em what you will, they all have fairies livin' in their trees.)
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