Usually I hear Sandhill Cranes before I see them and they’re usually way up in the sky. This one kept to himself and stayed low as he passed me on a trail.
Sandhill Crane
Country United States
State Illinois
Location Goose Lake Natural Area
Gender Unknown
Age Adult
Activity BIF (Bird in Flight), In or By Water
- Created Timestamp06/17/2020 10:03:25
- CameraCanon EOS 70D
- Aperture6.3
- Focal Length400
- Iso200
- Shutter Speed1/1250
- Orientation1
That’s an impressive shot of the Sandy! Nicely cropped and framed – it really shows off the bird’s colors and feathers. Well done!