Right up front let me say this is a crazy post. I know and I apologize. I’ve been under a strain for the last few weeks. Remember these guys from last spring? Baby sandhill cranes with parents over by my friend’s house? Well, they’re still around but all grown up now.
I love birds – really I do. These fellows are used to people and not afraid. Well that’s fine and dandy but try to tell them that napping in the street isn’t a good idea. Go ahead. See where it gets you! Grr…. I got only irritated looks and back went the head on the wing. My friend was laughing hysterically. Last thought to the birds, ” I guess you’ll move when the cars come.”
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Amazing birds, we just get pigeons here
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thanks Darren.
Wow, look at them! That’s amazing. I know you said they are used to people but I don’t think I would want to get too close. #MySundayPhoto
I didn’t get close. I just tried to say move, leave, shoo. They are pretty big so nope I don’t get close.
Hi Carol, how lovely to be able to watch the baby cranes grow into adult cranes, but I must say it is a surprise they made it if they have a habit of napping in the road! Just seeing them balanced with such presision on that one leg is a very impressive party trick!
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this is the first time I’ve seen that – of course, I don’t live over there but my friend hadn’t seen it before.
I hope they did move for cars. Wonderful to see them sharing the neighbourhood with people. #MySundayPhoto
Me too!
That is so cool. Thanks for sharing it.
thanks for coming by!
I don’t think I would want to get too close to them despite them being used to people..
What a funny place for a nap. hehehe
That’s what I thought!
They are amazing birds. We have a family of four here in our neighborhood, too. Fun to watch and see.
Indeed – that’s one of the reasons I like to go visit my friend.
You’re not crazy at all, Carol. I’d be telling them to get out of the street, too. That is so cool though that cranes have taken over your street.
it’s not really my strett but over by my friend’s home – she’s on the water
If you’re crazy, then so am I – I am always talking to animals of all kinds – knowing full well they don’t understand … and it’s usually when I am worried they are in danger and need help! I just hope others in your neighborhood are as considerate as you! Enjoy your week ahead (and I hope it brings some relief from your stress …)
Thanks Angie – it’s really my friend’s neighborhood but most of her neighbors love the birds like she does.
A crazy post is okay for All Seasons, Carol! And while reading, I kept chuckling! I guess SOME birds think the road it their territory, lol! It made me remember of the time, that a group of turkeys suddenly crossed the road, close to an intersection (so their were more cars), screeching brakes, and I heard the rustle of feathers touching the car. We made it out of there – all alive – birds as well as people:):) nevertheless these sandhill cranes look elegant:)
they are elegant in their beauty – but stubborn too!
As good a place as any for a nap! Love how comfortable they look, and so out of place!
I do hope they move if a car comes by! I talk to the bunnies, squirrels and deer that visit my yard and some times they listen –smile
Ah, bunnies and squirrels are old friends
I do remember them when they were little. They’re huge now!
Yes they are!
Anyway… cute they are!
I would love to see those birds but it would be disconcerting to have them take over open spaces like that. I would say you have a problem!Hope you can find a solution!!
Brilliant captures they look amazing don’t see them here in London just pigeons
Have a birdtastic week 🙂
Ha! They do operate on their own plane, don’t they? Wonderful photos!
So adorable!!
If I am right, these littl stinkers are the same birds at our holiday resort in Florida. They are not shy of strangers and love taping on the windows of our condo. Beautiful birds!
thanks Kelly!
Cool picture..!
thanks!
They really are quite beautiful.
We have a lot of cranes here as we are on the edge of the Everglades, however, not this variety.
The faces are very unusual.
Thanks for sharing!
– Lisa