Sandhills are back

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Sandhill crane standing in front of a tree and the shore of a lake.

Another sign of an early spring, I saw my first sandhill crane of the season!

Sandhill crane looking down at the turf for something to eat.

They were by themself, and seemed quite content to strut around and dig in the turf for something to eat, while I watched.

Sandhill crane leaning over the grass but with its head up, looking at the camera.

At one point, they stopped foraging, stood up straight, and began that wonderful sandhill crane call. It seemed like they were asking, “Hey! Any of my friends around here?”

Sandhill crane standing up straight with its beak open in mid-call.

They paused for a few moments, and went back to foraging.

Side view of a sandhill crane, bending down to look for food in the grass.

2 comments on “Sandhills are back”

  1. Where did you spot them? I’ve not yet seen or heard the pair that makes Kettle Pond their summer home.

  2. This was at Vilas Park two days ago. One of my photographer friends posted some photos of sandhills in the Madison area on Valentine’s Day!

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