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Sand Hill Crane chicks spread their wings.

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Old 02-25-2016, 09:56 AM
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Default Sand Hill Crane chicks spread their wings.

A couple of sand hill crane chicks show mom their wings.

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Old 02-25-2016, 10:05 AM
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That is an adorable photo. Perfect timing once again on your part! Thanks for sharing.
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Old 02-25-2016, 10:18 AM
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Old 02-25-2016, 10:07 PM
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Great pic!!
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Old 02-25-2016, 10:51 PM
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Cute as a bug's ear!
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Cute! They don't even have feathers yet but they're practicing. Mom must be very proud
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Old 02-26-2016, 07:51 AM
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Thank you. was fun watching them trying to fly.
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Old 02-26-2016, 09:56 AM
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Great photo, as we have come to expect from OP.

For some odd reason, the young cranes are not called chicks, but rather colts.
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