Sandhill Crane & Chicks

I am linking up with Wild Bird Wednesday and Nature Notes;

My post this week is on the Sandhill Crane. It has a red forehead and white cheeks and the sexes look alike. They have long dark legs and a dark bill. The Male can weigh as much as 10lb and the female 8lb. The height can range from almost 3ft-4ft tall.

More shots of the  5 Sandhill Cranes seen in my SIL's neighborhood.

Sandhill Crane grooming.

We saw the Sandhill Crane family on the next to last day of our trip. The two chicks were just adorable. Immature birds have a reddish brown upperparts and gray underparts.

My Florida vacation started with seeing the Sandhill Cranes at my SIL's place and was ending with seeing the Sandhill Cranes and their chicks.

Thanks for visiting my blog and post, I hope you enjoyed the Sandhill Cranes.
Join in and post your birdies and to see more beautiful and wonderful bird photos please visit:
 Stewart's Wild Bird Wednesday and Michelle's  Nature Notes.
Thanks to Stewart for hosting Wild Bird Wednesday and thanks to Michelle for hosting Nature Notes.
I wish everyone a happy week ahead and Happy Birding!