Standing on the Rocky Point, Beaglie and I saw masses of Sandhill Cranes resting on our neighbor’s farm–when they saw us several lifted off, causing the air to swoosh with the flapping of their wings.
Back on our farm, we came across a giant flock resting, waiting, resting.
The sounds are majestic and powerful!
Big birds…they rather brighten the long winter days!
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
Life on a Colorado Farm 
What a treat to see so many of those majestic birds at one time.
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In two to three weeks they will leave us. To fly north for the summer, to hatch chicks, and to enjoy much cooler weather than we have. It won’t be long now, but until then…..
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What a sight to behold!
They are SO beautiful & huge ~
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I agree! AND HUGE is right!
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What beauty nature offers.
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I think so! It’s always there if we just look.
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Awesome shots!
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Thank you. I’m enjoying them while I can. Soon they will be gone and the Spring birds here! I love all of them.
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Speaking of, do you ever see Robins out your way? I haven’t seen any in three years…and I grew up seeing them everywhere, all year long.
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Yes, we do. They come about April. I love seeing them. Although, I don’t see the numbers I used to see years ago.
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Great photos Linda! I can almost hear them:) I will see them in late April or early May:)
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Soon they are heading your way! 🙂
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They take the breath away. Wow!
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I agree! Good Morning, My Friend in Searching for Good!
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What a treat to see so many cranes! I love them! Not many here in NY. I do love the sound wings make. Last summer some Turkey Vultures were playing right over my head and their wings sound like rippling silk. Who knew?
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I’m like you, it’s always a huge smiling surprise to hear the wings in flight.
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D > Is that bare rock or a dusting of snow, in the distance, beyond the cranes in the field?
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Those are the foothills of the Roubioux Canyon. Part of the Uncompahgre Plateau. 🙂
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D > A-ha! I’ve found those on Google Earth. Thank you!
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We did not see any here this year :-(. Only a brief glimpse last year as they flew high overhead.
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Shoot. Maybe next year!
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Such lovely birds … it must be super to see so many
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It is…a huge delight!
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