Sandhill Cranes III
These two were immersed in a pack of their buddies but were the first to take off in the beautiful morning light. The detail in this image is over the top.
These two were immersed in a pack of their buddies but were the first to take off in the beautiful morning light. The detail in this image is over the top.
These two were immersed in a pack of their buddies but were the first to take off in the beautiful morning light. The detail in this image is over the top.
Sandhill Cranes preparing for takeoff in a pack exhibit coordinated and communicative behaviors. They start by calling out to each other with their distinctive trumpeting sounds, ensuring the group is synchronized. The cranes then engage in a series of stretches and wing flaps, priming their muscles for flight. As they begin to move, their long legs propel them into a running start, gaining momentum. With powerful beats of their wings, they lift off almost simultaneously, maintaining formation. This collective effort and precise timing highlight their strong social bonds and remarkable coordination as they ascend into the sky.