Meet the Cranes

The cranes that arrived early this spruing when the pond was still frozen and snow upon the ground have successfully fledged a pair of young ones - colts they are called.

This large birds have also been particularly cagey - not showing themselves on a regular basis but they have shown-up on a trail camera from time to time. 

Speaking of which - patience and persistence is sometimes rewarded.

Like this interesting sequence of photos here.

Adult crane enters the field of view from stage left.  Followed by a couple of colts.  While all the while a red wing blackbird enters the field of view and alights on the back of the first youngster.

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That are the odds?