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Whooping Crane


Whooping Crane
Información de la foto
Copyright: John Reasbeck (ubc64) Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 31 W: 3 N: 86] (292)
Género: Animals
Medio: Color
Tomada el: 2009-08-23
Categorías: Birds
Cámara: Nikon D300
Exposición: f/10.0, 1/400 segundos
More Photo Info: [view]
Versión de la foto: Versión original
Fecha enviada: 2009-08-26 15:26
Vista: 324
Puntos: 6
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Yesterday, I posted a portrait of this Whooping Crane (Grus americana) that I saw at the Calgary Zoo. I thought that you might like to see another photo showing the entire bird. They are quite spectacular when you're close to them, since they are the largest crane in North America. Their height is just under 5 feet, and their wingspan is almost 8 feet (from http://web1.audubon.org/science/species/watchlist/profile.php?speciesCode=whocra).

Janice (lovenature) brought a Whooping Crane link to my attention yesterday (thank you, Janice!) -- see her critique on yesterday's photo. The link talks about the migration of some Whooping Cranes, being guided by ultralight airplanes. They will travel from Wisconsin to Florida, and will begin on Sept. 4. There will be a CraneCam in operation beginning in October.
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Hi John
I think this has to be the closest view of a Whooping Crane I've ever seen. They really are a very special species of Crane, and I can see why it's so important to try and save them. Excellent details, colour and composition.
TFS Janice
...thanks for the mention too ; )

IU wish I could see this rare bird one day, great portrait, TFS Ori

Hi John,
very nice portrait of this wonderful and rare bird. The setting looks quite natural. I understand that the zoo in Calgary participates in the conservation program.

You brought back memories of a visit at the Aransas Wildlife Reserve in Texas---in 1970! At that time the total population of Whooping cranes was smaller than today. I loved your reference to the YouTube movie about the reintroduction efforts. Thanks for all!

Best regards
Dietrich

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