Posted on 04/26/2025 8:43:23 PM PDT by Macho MAGA Man
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. /s
I agree 👍
(I know, they have an amazing wingspan..)
Have you ever seen the wingspan of a Sandhill Crane? It’s massive compared to the Heron.
They’re not in my area.
I live in east central Illinois so it is mostly hawks, vultures and some blue herons. White Pelicans recently moved east into the Illinois river basin around Peoria. Those are big birds but I haven’t seen one up close. The biggest wild bird I’ve seen in Illinois up close are Sandhill Cranes at a golf course in northern Illinois.
HOW ABOUT A BRAND ON THEIR FOREHEAD:
“I” FOR INVADER
There’s a bald eagle nest near the small town of Big Rock IL. Mrs L and I make sure to look for them on our way to the gun club we belong to. Spotting them is always a thrill.
The club has several good sized ponds on the property. We’ve spotted minks and beavers. Herons frequent them as they’re full of fish. We are also blessed to live not far from a protected breeding area for Sandhill Cranes. There is a large flock of them there.
Magnificent creatures.
I am a hunter myself but I have zero patience for those who break the game laws. And cruelty to them is beyond the pale.
L
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