Saturday, May 22, 2021

Sandhill Cranes: Anchorage, AK 9-20

 






Sandhill cranes intentionally paint their own feathers, using tufts of muddy grass to daub them with iron-rich red mud, possibly for camouflage or to repel insects.







The Florida Sandhills tend to be grayer in color



Sweetwater Preserve, Gainesville, FL



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