Sandhill Cranes

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  Taking Off

  A pair of sandhill cranes taking off in snow fall. Hiawassee WR, TN.

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  Foggy Flight

  A pair of sandhill cranes emerging from Fall morning fog over the Tennessee River. Hiawassee WR, TN.

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  Elegant Flight

  Long exposure of sandhill crane wings during flight. Hiawassee WR, TN.

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  Stand Tall

  Come hell, high water, or snow. Hiawassee WR, TN.

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  Golden Light Flight

  The golden light is so thick it seems like a wall that the sandhill crane needs to break through. Hiawassee WR, TN.

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  Wings of Fire

  Sandhill crane wing tips catch the last rays of sun as it flies to a roosting place. Hiawassee WR, TN.

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  Alonely

  Usually, sandhill cranes are seen in pairs or threes if a yearling is present. Facing the onslaught of a rainstorm alone is very lonely. Hiawassee WR, TN.

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