THIS WEEKS PHOTO RECORD

Brooke continues to allow us to enjoy the Class of 2012 vicariously through the photos he captures and shares with us weekly.

whooping crane in flight

Look up! What a marvelous sight!

Costumed handler with young Whooping crane

While much of the country suffers cold winter winds and ice and snow, it is nice to escape into the serenity of this double image photo.

whooping crane costume

Disney crane handler Dan and Colleen are in the blind getting ready for their visit to the pen.

No exercise treadmill needed after a half mile trek to the blind followed by this long muddy hike to the pen.

Whooping cranes in Florida marsh

The Class of 2012 appears to be out for their daily constitutional.

whooping cranes in marsh

Initially on a stroll, now it appears they are ‘on a mission

Ah…their target’s in sight…. the snack bin.

whooping crane close-up

Got food?

Returning to the safety of the pen after a day of fun and foraging in the marsh.

 

7 Comments

  1. JeanneAH January 31, 2013 5:22 pm

    Wonderful! How great to see them! Love all the pictures Brooke, thanks so much for posting. I laughed at a few (not yours Colleen LOL ) and the last picture returning home for the day brought on tears of joy.

  2. Annelise Jorgensen January 31, 2013 4:41 pm

    What joy to follow the everyday life of these special birds!

    Thanks a million.

  3. Chix Laces January 30, 2013 10:33 am

    Thanks so much for this new set of pix of “our babies”…who aren’t really babies anymore. Since we don’t have a pen cam to see them this is such a lovely way to keep up with their progress

  4. Lori (loriearn) January 30, 2013 9:46 am

    Wonderful photos! I love them all! From the awesome scenic fly in pic to the lovable close up of that adorable face! Sure do miss them <3 Thanks for keeping us updated weekly.

  5. Doug Pellerin January 30, 2013 8:57 am

    Thanks Brooke, and OM for posting these great pictures. It’s so nice to see my friends again.

  6. Frederick Wasti January 30, 2013 8:20 am

    Thanks for taking these, Brooke, and for posting ‘em, Liz – it’s great to see photos every week of “da burds”.

  7. M. L. Walsh January 30, 2013 7:04 am

    Wow! Great pictures. Thank you so much.