My favorite pair of Sandhill cranes graced this field each dawn, their peaceful routine undisturbed by any intrusion.
This morning, however, an unexpected drama unfolded.
For reasons unknown, cranes were besieged by a boisterous flock of American avocets, whose behavior was surprisingly aggressive as they attempted to drive the cranes away.
Over the past years, the avocets had never contested this territory. Perhaps a new generation of these birds had decided to assert their dominance.
Far from being intimidated, the large cranes appeared merely surprised and increasingly annoyed by the Avocets' behavior. Sandhill Cranes had no intention of leaving their territory.
to be continued
Generally, life is good.
Nice shots!
ReplyDeleteSo elegant and sleek
ReplyDeleteHay tanta belleza en tus fotografías que este drama inesperado transmite inquietud, pero de un modo tan hermoso que cuesta imaginar un final dramático. Tu excelente manejo de los parámetros de la cámara es tan impresionante que en tus fotografías siempre hay una enorme carga de sentimiento hacia los animale de tal manera que siempre llegan a afectar a los sentimientos de quienes poder y tenemos la suerte de poder admirarlas.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo y feliz semana
Peacefully asserting your will leads to favourable results ...
ReplyDeleteLas fotografías perfectas en toda su naturaleza.
ReplyDeleteYa la reivindicación del espacio, más de lo mismo. Reglas de aves en estado natural.
La sangre no llegará al río!
Abrazos Kaya.
They look like they are inspecting the field.
ReplyDeleteQué elegancia la de las grullas
ReplyDeleteLas grullas no pierden la serenidad, ante esas invasoras aves.
ReplyDeleteQue tengas un agradable día.
Las grullas se saben más poderosas que las ovocetas y no se iban a acobardar ante esas ruidosas aves. Ya se marcharán pensarían. La serie es muy bella e interesante.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo.
Bellisimo el modo en que nos documentas visualmente este enfrentamiento.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo.