Before Autumn abruptly shifted into winter
I walked the farm marveling
At the dance the flocks of birds make, swirling and dipping in the sky.
Look who is back! The day before the big wind, I saw a Sandhill Crane in the yard!
And a Crow on the road!
Not to mention
Our amazing hawk—I call him Harry. It might be a she, so Harriett would then be her name.
DINNER!
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
Life on a Colorado Farm 
A Sandhill Crane in your yard must mean you are blessed. Amazing!
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It means they like the corn in the corn field. 🙂
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You never cease to find (and capture) marvelous sights about the farm.
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It’s fun to find things of wonder to share with all of you. Good Morning, George.
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Yea, thes cranes are back!
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YAY!!!
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Those swirling clouds of (usually) starlings – called a “murmuration “. There are fabulous videos of them on YouTube from various parts of the world. In some videos they are close enough to hear the sound. Just enthralling!
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Thank you, Chris. I knew that and should have written it, but now you have and THAT is very nice thing! 🙂
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Look for the videos. They are just amazing!
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Okay, shall do.
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Harry probably is a Harriet unless he/she is a hatch year bird. Males are beautiful silver grey colored. Awesome photos as always. I love seeing your home place this way.
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Harriet! OH! And maybe little Herman’s and Helens come spring! I think I have seen her mate but not up close and personal yet
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We had a Hawk come through the yard and grab a small bird before it snowed…sad:( The big meanies! Stay safe and warm! 🙂
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I have to tell myself —well, they have to eat also, but like you I really don’t like that part of nature.
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Ah…the sandhills have arrived. Wonderful! I miss wishing them safe journey every year. You capture natures beauty so well. How are you doing?
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Doing okay. I like to think he is pain-free down and not think about missing him. Which is hard, as you well know, having just lost your fur child. Hugs to you, Emily.
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Amazing shots! As usual… That crane is stunning. What a visit. Your place is so full of activity.
Did it warm up for ya’? I threw some heat your way. Then, we got blasted with wind gusts from the Zeta. We had a huge murder of crows in an enormous Pecan across the street. BOY they were chattering.
I was walking my yard, picking up limbs strewn all over the place. We got some steady rain, too.
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Yes, we have warmed up some (THANK YOU) for an hour or so yesterday we had melt. That was ever so nice! I’m glad you are safe from that last blast of Zeta!
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Eek. I hit the wrong button.
And, after every storm, there are beautiful blue skies! 😁
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🙂 Yes there are
and sometimes Rainbows!
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💖💞🌈
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Ah so cranes are corn fans! Bet Harry isn’t interested in the corn ..
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I’ll agree with you! 🙂
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