A few days ago while I was filling up my feeders, I looked up and here came Mom and Pop Sandhill Crane with their two latest youngsters. (The 2015 family) Needless to say I stopped and watched them for a while and then remembered to go get my camera. Here are some of those images. I shared a little seed with them. Not suppose to feed cranes, but even if I put seed in that hanging tray for the other birds, they have been known to eat from it. ( I felt sorry for the little ones. :) )
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- Sandhill Cranes in Sideyard 5-1-15 by Lee
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- Sandhill Cranes in Sideyard 5-1-15 by Lee
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- Sandhill Cranes in Sideyard 5-1-15 by Lee
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- Sandhill Cranes in Sideyard 5-1-15 by Lee
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- Leaving
It looks like the little Sandhills need to grow into their knees.
Leaving
I always enjoy when the Sandhill Crane parents bring their little ones by to check them out. When you get to watch the Lord’s created critters up close and see how really look and act is enjoyable. The Cranes are mentioned in Scripture and so they are some of our Birds of the Bible.
Like a crane or a swallow, so did I chatter: I did mourn as a dove: mine eyes fail with looking upward: O LORD, I am oppressed; undertake for me. (Isaiah 38:14 KJV)
The parents made some chatter when I got too close to the little ones, but didn’t get it on video. Here is video of them in the yard (The noise is Dan edging the driveway):
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You can tell by how many articles that I’ve written about that the cranes, that I like them and they visit often:
- Sandhill Crane Greeting
- Sandhill Crane Juveniles in Backyard
- Sandhill Crane “Colt” Birdwatching
- Birds of the Bible – Cranes
- Updated the Bible Birds – Crane Page
- Bible Birds – Crane’s Introduction
- Bible Birds – Cranes
- Bible Birds – Cranes I
- Eye of the Beholder – Ibises and Crane
- Gruidae – Cranes
- Gideon
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Birds of the Bible For Kids 
How cute! I bet seeing cranes beside your bird feeders is quite a change of pace from the usual smaller visitors. :)
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Yes, it is always fun to have them stop by.
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Wow! You’re so incredibly lucky. Such beautiful birds :)
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I am sure you are lucky and get to see birds that we would love to see. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a note.
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No problem. I always like reading your blogposts! :) Actually, I feel very lucky and grateful that two juvenile bulbuls have been visiting us almost everyday these past few weeks! Do read my blogpost about it here- https://mynatureexperiences.wordpress.com/2015/05/01/yellow-vented-bulbul-juveniles-visit-our-home/
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The pictures are beautiful with its narations.
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