I realize, blog posting after blog posting, I must sound like a broken record. I am always making reference to living on the Marlwood Preserve and beautiful scenery that nature provides us on a daily basis.
This blog will be no different. The photos you are about to view took place over a four day period.
Super Bowl Sunday morning two baby Sand Hill Cranes hatched in the nest behind our home. It was the 30th day of the incubation, right on schedule. But it is most unusual to have two eggs hatch.
Two days later, we experienced torrential rains of over 3.5+ inches in 48 hour period. The "ecco" system of the preserve changed. The birds, animals, insects, etc. were driven from their usual haunts to higher ground.
I had to purchased a pair of boots to navigate our back yard which was under water.
Lets take a look for your enjoyment. For the sake of brevity, I'll limit it to 16 pictures!
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Just after hatching, Mom and Dad check out their new one!
Ah ! There are two new ones are in sight!
Twenty-four hours of heavy rains and the family abandon their home!
That's all for today, folks!!!
jpk 2/10/12
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