Normally we see a single, couple, or family of three Sandhill Cranes here in the neighborhood. This year has been a treat with seeing this family of four. They come into our yard often near the feeder looking for goodies. Only one have we seen that actually stretched his neck to check out what was in the flat feeders......they normally just go for what's on the ground.
The two with the lighter coloring are the youngsters. Mom is behind the pole and dad is standing guard making sure his family is safe from predators (or so it seems by watching their behavior). He will stand like this for some time before he eventually forages for food.
HSFab01 sketchbook / Lamy Vista w/Doc Brown ink / W&N watercolors
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