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Algonquin Park, Ontario. A pair of sandhill cranes eating blueberries in Algonquin Park.
Sandhill cranes are old birds, their fossil record extending back millions of years. Watching them move through the landscape, their gait and posture carry something prehistoric that reminds you of their dinosaur ancestry. These two were picking fruit with their long beaks, showing the grey plumage and red crown that distinguish the species.
Their wingspan — 2.3 metres — makes them great soaring birds, capable of riding thermals to great heights during migration. Those migration flights are one of nature's spectacles, thousands of birds spiraling upward on thermal columns before gliding toward their destinations.
This image captures a different moment. Two cranes focused on feeding. The berry season is brief but important, building fat reserves for the migration ahead. In a few weeks, these birds would be heading south. For now, they were here, and I was lucky enough to witness it.
Limited edition Chromaluxe metal print. Matte finish suits the soft light and the grey plumage. Algonquin wildlife photography for those who appreciate old designs still thriving.
Algonquin Park, Ontario. A pair of sandhill cranes eating blueberries in Algonquin Park.
Sandhill cranes are old birds, their fossil record extending back millions of years. Watching them move through the landscape, their gait and posture carry something prehistoric that reminds you of their dinosaur ancestry. These two were picking fruit with their long beaks, showing the grey plumage and red crown that distinguish the species.
Their wingspan — 2.3 metres — makes them great soaring birds, capable of riding thermals to great heights during migration. Those migration flights are one of nature's spectacles, thousands of birds spiraling upward on thermal columns before gliding toward their destinations.
This image captures a different moment. Two cranes focused on feeding. The berry season is brief but important, building fat reserves for the migration ahead. In a few weeks, these birds would be heading south. For now, they were here, and I was lucky enough to witness it.
Limited edition Chromaluxe metal print. Matte finish suits the soft light and the grey plumage. Algonquin wildlife photography for those who appreciate old designs still thriving.
