Sandhill Cranes by Matt Orsie

 

 

After the ice started melting and it got above freezing I went over to Altona Marsh and found the Sandhill Cranes in a cornfield just east of the Altona Farm along Rt 51.  They were too far away ( approx 150yds ) for regular telephoto work so I resorted to digiscoping.  I've posted a couple photos at:
 
http://wvbirder.net/sacr2.htm  Check out his website for photos.

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