The Not so.. Common Crane by danob
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Description
This is the so called Common Crane, this is a large, stately bird even medium sized can be around 4-5 foot long, with a 7- 8 foot wingspan and a weight of 12- 15 pounds. It is grey with a white facial streak and a bunch of black wing plumes. Adults have a red crown patch. It has a loud trumpeting call, given in flight and display. It has a dancing display, leaping with wings uplifted. As Tim showed us with his images of the Sandhill Crane which it resembles.
Breeding in wetlands in northern parts of Europe and Asia. The global population is in the region of a quarter of a million with the vast majority nesting in Russia and Scandinavia. In Great Britain the Common Crane became extinct in the 17th century, but a tiny population now breeds again in the Norfolk Broads and is slowly increasing.
A great long distance flyer, and does it's migrant wintering in Africa, and into southern Europe, and southern Asia. Migrating flocks fly in Wonderful V formations.
Can be seen, though is a rare visitor to western North America, where birds are occasionally seen with flocks of migrating Sandhill Cranes.
It is omnivorous, eating leaves, roots, berries including most notably the cranberry, which is probably named after the species, Despite any associations with the other type of Crane! The birds also eat insects, small birds and mammals.
Would have preferred another POV but not a lot of choice as it popped it's head up from some tall grass and Reeds.
Thanks for looking and any comments you care to make
Comments (41)
shipmanjonathan
¡Su mucho agradable! Los comentarios son los más excelentes y le animan a guardar el ir. Los amo también. Le dan tanto la inspiración.
decie
beautiful capture,and the background highlights him well.
adrie
Very beautiful capture my dear friend, excellent done.
Sylvia
Wow!! He is so ~Elegant & Beautiful~ Thanks for sharing... FABULOUS!!!
flora-crassella
fantastic photo!!!!!
durleybeachbum
Lovely!
carinatiefenthaler
Fabulous!
timtripp
stunning image!
Octaganoid
Yes we have almost (and in some cases completely) eradicated a lot of species in the UK over the last few hundred years haven't we. very sad, but there are some success stories as i'm sure you know Dan. The great Bustard has been re-introduced i believe ? Nice work mate !
tennesseecowgirl
What a handsome fella ~
jeroni
Splendid composition and colors my friend
BorisB
Great portrait and excellent work!!
PD154
Wonderful shot as ever in your own skillful way Dan, gorgeous details, love this.
carlx
Wonderful portrait, my friend!!!
virginiese
outstanding shot Dany ! Thanks for these interesting informations too ! It's good news to see them back in your country !
schonee
Beautiful capture and the colors are too!
MedTran39
Super capture!
lyron
Great capture!!
evensteven
Excellent job my friend! Pin sharp at 400mm. Tripod I assume?
MrsLubner
This pov works for me. I can see that red spot very well this way and the length of the beak is also well seen. Lots of wonderful information as well. I'm glad to hear it is making a come-back of sorts.
romanceworks
It's a wonderful shot. CC
qrud
great master art
kgb224
Stunning capture.
CavalierLady
A most lovely crane, and while it somewhat resembles it, this one has a much more demure look about it, and even more lovely than the sandhill, from this shot, anyway. Wonderful dof and detail of the red feathers!!
1010
We get the blue heron, this is quite a bird Danny! Stunning.
Flannelman
Maybe not so common but, well captured. Good info to boot. ;-)
magnus073
Great shot of the big guy Danny and your right there is nothing common about this regal bird.
babuci
Wonderful headshot, great bright background.
MrsRatbag
He's a beauty! I'd love to see these in nature, guess I'll have to go visiting...
whaleman
Very interesting birs and commentary! Thank you!