Birding Wire

Rainy Day Whoopers

A family group flying in close proximity just after the sun broke through the low clouds Monday afternoon.
Four of the 11 Whooping Cranes that provided some of the best photo opportunities to date, although any observations of Whooping Cranes are especially exciting.
A young Whooping Crane has distinctive rufous-colored plumage on its head, neck, and some dorsal plumage. The young crane will remain with the adult pair until next spring.
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