This beautiful bird was standing beside the pathway, I had been warned not to get to close, as it is mating season and these birds can shred a human body in about 10 min, they have claws as sharp and skilled as an eagle's talon. As I took this shot, the male came up behind me but to my delight was the perfect gentleman and let me photo both him and is mate. Cranes mate for life and the mating dance is much like that of 2 humans dancing, you have to see it to believe it. Taken at Ladner, B.C.
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Sarah Lindley 17 Jun 2008
that's a great shot! sweet. Nice angle and great lighting. :-)Analua 15 Apr 2008
Excelent work!KC CHANG 14 Apr 2008
FANTASTIC!!!Barry Huyett 14 Apr 2008
beautiful crane!Teresa Trant 13 Apr 2008
wonderful shot and color