The grey crowned crane, or crested crane, is certainly one of the more interesting looking creatures to be found in east Africa. It is a large bird standing three and a half feet tall and weighing in at almost eight pounds. It spends the entire day foraging for a variety of both plants and animals, including seeds, grains, worms, frogs, snakes, fish and eggs. This particular crane was winding down its day before heading to a tree to rest and sleep for the night. Nikon D300 with Nikkor 00-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 800, f/4 at 1/200th of a second
What a beauty of a bird. It must make you proud to carry the Crane name! Maybe you two are related! He sort of resembles you around the feathers!
Thanks for the fine pictures . I look forward to them ever day and have shared your blog with many family and friends. I feel a bit famous by association. If your lovely assistant Karen can’t make it on a trip you are taking, I make an excellent personal assistant! Keep me in mind, would you, Shawn?
Thanks Melissa. As for the avatar, you can go to this address (https://en.gravatar.com) to upload a photo that will show up on whatever websites you want it to. Hope this helps.
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The grey crowned crane, or crested crane, is certainly one of the more interesting looking creatures to be found in east Africa. It is a large bird standing three and a half feet tall and weighing in at almost eight pounds. It spends the entire day foraging for a variety of both plants and animals, including seeds, grains, worms, frogs, snakes, fish and eggs. This particular crane was winding down its day before heading to a tree to rest and sleep for the night.
this cool looking bird, great pic. ( keep up the good work.
Dressed for party or play —- Extravagantly varietal in color and texture —- True fashionista is this one .
What a beauty of a bird. It must make you proud to carry the Crane name! Maybe you two are related! He sort of resembles you around the feathers!
Thanks for the fine pictures . I look forward to them ever day and have shared your blog with many family and friends. I feel a bit famous by association. If your lovely assistant Karen can’t make it on a trip you are taking, I make an excellent personal assistant! Keep me in mind, would you, Shawn?
How do I get a picture in my avatar space? This one doesn’t look like me at all, I am multi chromatic, which could be the problem!
Thanks Melissa. As for the avatar, you can go to this address (https://en.gravatar.com) to upload a photo that will show up on whatever websites you want it to. Hope this helps.
Yes. I love it.
Beautiful shot. I love the colors.
Sean this guy’s crown is amazing! Love his regal look. 🙂
Thanks Salina. They are quite regal creatures.