These birds are HUGE—They stand 5 feet tall and are one of the oldest bird species in the world.

And very shy—I have to be more than careful to get a photo of them.  If they see me (or the dog) even flicker in their eyesight they all lift up as one and fly away!

I just love having them here.  I used to call them as they passed us by in years past: “You are WELCOME here!  Just land! Please!  Please come!”

Thankfully they are here now!

YAY!

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda