We had a glorious time at Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge with the thousands of Sandhill Cranes. This is just a tiny taste of what we experienced and one of the final photos I took yesterday evening. These four cranes were coming in for a landing at a popular feeding spot in the barley field.
March 12, 2024
I don’t know what it was about that corner but during each of the three feeding times we witnessed, cranes showed up at that spot which is within 50 feet of where people are allowed to stand. There’d be just a few to start and then others, like the four above, would drop in to join them. Zippy joked about the cranes having an agreement to take turns posing for the humans. Whatever the reason, I’m grateful for their presence. More photos to come!
Tracy Abell 
Aren’t they glorious birds? I look forward to seeing more pics.
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I heard people there talking about seeing them in Nebraska, so I’m guessing you’ve had some wonderful crane experiences, too. I just posted more pics!
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What a thrill, Tracy. They are such sublime creatures.
You didn’t happen to see my friend, Martha Kennedy, there with her two dogs, Bear and Teddy? She lives in Monte Vista and blogs at MarthaKennedy.worpress.com
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Tracy! I cannot believe this but we did see your friend and her dogs! We drove (with many stops) around the refuge loop and passed her several times. I recognize her from her blog photo. How cool is that?!
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That’s very, very cool, Tracy.
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🙂
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Oh, lucky you! Such a treat!
I have been feeling a need to go down and see the cranes myself, but events have pinned me here this spring.
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I feel so grateful for the experience, Amy. I’m sorry you were unable to make the trip this year and hope you’ll be able to go next spring!
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How wonderful! Wish I were there.
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You would’ve been in heaven, Cindy. I wish you’d be there, too. 🙂
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