Tag: sand hill cranes
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We Are Family
My two sisters came for a visit, leaving the desert of Tucson for the humid greenery of Orlando. I hadn’t seen them for over seven months, so our reunion was fun–and funny. My little sister had visited a year ago, and I took her to the Orlando Wetlands, 1650 acres of a man-made center for…
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Who’s There For Me?
photo courtesy of John Rogers We’ve seen her the last couple of years. She’s distinct from the other sand hill cranes because of her noticeable limp. She and her mate have stayed in our general location during this time, and we’ve watched each season as one or two chicks come on the scene with them.…
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Nothing To Fear
Having lived in Florida for years, there are things I’ve become accustomed to. Tourists driving slowly in the left lane. Large turtles crossing the road. Sand hill cranes squaking as they slowly move wherever they please. Alligators in ponds. My little sister was here for a visit, and one of the wonders of our area…
Tip of My Iceberg 