Pic of the Day

Greater Sandhill Cranes, Grus canadensis; Near Kearney, Nebraska

     A small flock of cranes gliding on outstretched wings as they approach a sandbar on the Platte River near Kearney, Nebraska.   The cranes roosted on sandbars during the night, and flew to grain fields during the day to feed.

Nikon D800, Nikkor 500mm f4, 1/80sec. @ f4