Demoiselle Crane by danob

Photography • Creatures • posted on Jul 13, 2009

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Description

One of the smallest Crane species and in my view one of the most beautiful. Demoiselle Cranes have to take one of the toughest migrations in the world, as they have to fly over Mount Everest! They depend on good weather do do this as they depend on catching the perfect thermals to help lift them. In late August through September, they gather in flocks of up to 400 individuals and prepare for their flight to their winter range. During their migratory flight south, Demoiselles fly like all cranes, with their head and neck straight forward and their feet and legs straight behind, reaching altitudes of 16,000-26,000 feet (4,875-7,925 m). Along their arduous journey they have to cross the Himalayan mountains to get to their over wintering grounds in India, many die from fatigue, hunger and predation from birds such as eagles. At their wintering grounds, Demoiselles have been observed flocking with Common Cranes, their combined totals reaching up to 20,000 individuals. Demoiselles maintain separate social groups within the larger flock. In March and April, they begin their long spring journey back to their northern nesting grounds.

Comments (47)

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rjamason

1:20PM | Mon, 13 July 2009

What a beautiful over grown chicken lol I dont know where you go to find all these amazing shots but i would love to follow you around for a couple days and watch how you do this :-) Awesome shot as always :-)

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carlx

1:21PM | Mon, 13 July 2009

What a fantastic bird!!! Wonderful portrait, Danny!!!

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timtripp

1:24PM | Mon, 13 July 2009

SUPERB!

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lyron

1:25PM | Mon, 13 July 2009

Excellent capture!!

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Meisiekind

1:27PM | Mon, 13 July 2009

Fascinating bird and narrative Danny!!! And a superb capture with stunning detail on the feathers... Fantastico!!!!! :)

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decie

1:29PM | Mon, 13 July 2009

excellent capture and DOF and is there any chance you could make them a better map:)

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flora-crassella

1:35PM | Mon, 13 July 2009

wonderful bird!!!! Fantastic photo!!!!!

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bmac62

1:43PM | Mon, 13 July 2009

Beautiful photo...I'm always looking at details and big birds have so many to offer...great capture. I had no idea that these birds reached such altitudes! Their difficulties remind me of the problems WWII flyers reported of flying "the hump". Thanks for this.

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kgb224

1:43PM | Mon, 13 July 2009

Wonderful capture my friend.Thank you for sharing this picture as well as the information of this specie.

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adrie

1:48PM | Mon, 13 July 2009

Beautiful photoshot my friend, love also the wonderful presentation....excellent done.

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dragonmuse

2:00PM | Mon, 13 July 2009

Beautiful capture.. what a lovely and amazing bird!

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jocko500

2:02PM | Mon, 13 July 2009

this is wonderful looking

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rockstrider

2:09PM | Mon, 13 July 2009

Superb details and colours as always Danny! I wish I had a good enough lens to get shots like this! Excellent capture mate!!

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magnus073

2:09PM | Mon, 13 July 2009

Never seen one before and what a incredible bird this is. Great shot Danny

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tennesseecowgirl

2:14PM | Mon, 13 July 2009

Outstanding work!

PD154

2:21PM | Mon, 13 July 2009

Wonderful work as ever Danny.

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orig_buggy

3:22PM | Mon, 13 July 2009

what a beautiful crane!!

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jeroni

3:28PM | Mon, 13 July 2009

Splendid composition and colors my friend!

MedTran39

3:37PM | Mon, 13 July 2009

Beautiful bird and great shot!

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sharky_

4:04PM | Mon, 13 July 2009

Beautiful shot of this bird..... Aloha

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bazza

4:29PM | Mon, 13 July 2009

Amazing capture, excellent DOF. certianly a beautiful bird..I to wonder where you find all these amazing birds. Great work!!

BorisB

5:01PM | Mon, 13 July 2009

A wonderful presentation, really well done!!

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elfin12u

6:03PM | Mon, 13 July 2009

WOW!!!! Such an incredible shot you got, and what a grueling trip it took just to pose for you like that.

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Blush

6:26PM | Mon, 13 July 2009

Great capture I am not getting e bots for some reason Was up until 3 days ago Plz bear with me until I fix the problem Hugs Susan~ If anyone can help with the ebots plz send me a site mail Many thanks !!!

West_coaster07

6:29PM | Mon, 13 July 2009

Great capture Danny!!!

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THROBBE

6:48PM | Mon, 13 July 2009

This is a beautiful shot but I would of liked to see his feet though.....

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sandra46

7:56PM | Mon, 13 July 2009

superb shot!

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npauling

9:01PM | Mon, 13 July 2009

I love this beautiful elegant Crane. It is a lovely capture.

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kansas

10:35PM | Mon, 13 July 2009

I have always wanted to see a good photo of these cranes. I have read of their journey over the highest mountains in the world. Beautiful crane and excellent photo.

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