Sunday, November 22, 2009

Cosumnes, Sandhill Cranes, and Needle'rents

On Saturday, the Needle'rents (who are visiting for T-day), Andrew, and I went on a road trip a little South and Southeast of here. We went seeking the newly arrived Sandhill Cranes and Tundra Swans, and we were not disappointed.

En route, we happened upon a HUGE windfarm:
...and some bucolic scenery:
We found Sandhill Cranes:
Tundra Swans:
Thousands of Cranes - amazing spectacle and sounds:
Andrew and Needle'dad at Cosumnes:
A red-shouldered hawk at Bogle Winery:

1 comment:

Needlemom said...

I think your hawk friend had spent a little time at the winery before landing happily on that branch. He was more than content to sit and pose for your camera.