Walking With Mom
by Jo Ann Gregg
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Walking With Mom
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Jo Ann Gregg
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In this image, captured at Vierra Wetlands in Brevard County, Florida, a tiny Sandhill Crane colt ambles along the shore line with its mother. These tall, gray-bodied, crimson-capped birds breed in open wetlands, fields, and prairies across North America. Although some start breeding at two years of age, Sandhill Cranes may reach the age of seven before breeding. They mate for life—which can mean two decades or more—and stay with their mates year-round. Juveniles stick close by their parents for 9 or 10 months after hatching.
Sandhill Crane chicks, called colts, can leave the nest within 8 hours of hatching, and are even capable of swimming
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March 31st, 2019
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William Tasker
Wonderful! Thank you for submitting this fine natural shot of this identified wild bird. It is now featured on the homepage of Wild Birds Of The World - A Nature Photography Group. L/F
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