[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Muncle

I've been amazed with the sandhill cranes. Before moving here, my concept of a "local" bird was a sparrow or a pigeon. The first time I played Heron golf course, a couple of those things were standing on the tee, just kinda hanging around. I thought when we stopped the carts and got out, they'd vamoose like any wild creature. Instead, the two birds eventually looked at us as if to say "Well, what the :edit: do you want." We waited. They left. We played through. I just love 'em. It's kinda like they own the property and kindly allow us to use it. So dignified!!

I like them too. I knew nothing about their behavior but I think they are beautiful. In fact I am working on a painting of one right now for our new house in Hadley.