Sandhill Crane
(Grus canadensis)
 
 
 
There are more than 15,000 sandhill cranes at Bosque del Apache. They are really fun to watch--tall, gangly birds that move with a very interesting gate. They are really quite striking with their grey bodies and the crimson cap on their head. 

Bosque del Apache, January2002.

Photo Details: Nikon F100, Sigma 800 f/5.6 APO, Groofwin car pod, Kirk BH-1 w/ Wimberly Sidekick. Provia 100F, f11@250.

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