Sandhill Crane (aka Big Bird)

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by fotogurl350 from Winnipeg CA on 11 Sep 2023

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Sandhill Cranes are so cool looking. Who knew these birds can live 20 years!? They mate for life and are always found side by side with that mate.....and more coolness comes in the form of their chicks that are ready to go at the drop of a.....well, yeah....they walk right after birth and can feed themselves within a day of hatching. Whoa

Camera: Canon EOS 80D
Focal: 400 mm
Shutter speed: 0.002 sec
Aperture: f/ 6.3

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