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Saturday 15 February 2020

Cranes migrating North.

I went for a walk today and the sky was alive with the sound of cranes calling.  Most photos were far away and not the best, but it is so worth the sight one sees in the sky
Common Crane (Grus grus)...

They were milling around a lot as there were several small groups, I suspect they were waiting for all to get together before moving on again.




and a little closer and in formation.


I also saw a starling, very far away and up quite high 
Common starling (Sturnus vulgaris),

and a few wood pigeons in flight
Common wood pigeon (Columba palumbus)

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26 comments:

  1. Such a glorious sight in the sky, Diane.

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    1. Thanks Marie an amazing sight and very noisy :-) Keep well Diane

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  2. I can imagine how incredible it would have been to see those birds in flight. You've got some cool shots!

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    1. If my telephoto lens was not playing up I would have had better shots, part of the time it will not focus!! Have a good week Diane

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  3. Absolutely amazing! I can hear them in my mind! What an incredible sight. Thanks so much for sharing your part of the world! We at I'd Rather B Birdin appreciate it.

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    1. Anni they are so noisy. Sometimes you can hear them and not even see them. Keep well Diane

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  4. The sight and sound of Cranes must have given you a lift. Spring is around the corner even if all the rain tries to deceive us. Hope it bucks up soon for all of us.

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    1. Always cheering to see and hear them going North but I find it depressing in November when they are going the other way!! Raining again as I type this after a couple of days of sun and even butterflies!!
      Enjoy your week Diane

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  5. yes, it is a great sight to see the migrating birds. But it seems a bit early to me. Cranes usually show up in Sweden in early april. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Checking back over the years, the cranes all seem to start flying overhead around 12 February, so no earlier than usual. I have heard them for a few days but they have been too far to photograph. Thanks for the comment have a good day Diane

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  6. Bonsoir.
    Ces vols migratoires sont fabuleux à observer. Le ciel était bien rempli.
    Bises et bonne soirée.

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    1. Bonjour, merci pour le commentaire. Tant de grues actuellement dans le ciel.
      Bises et bonne journée, Diane

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  7. The crane migration is wonderful to see. Thanks fir the pictures.

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    1. It is just amazing to watch and listen to. I am lucky to see this twice a year right overhead 😊 Have a good week Diane

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  8. My, my, my -would I love to see those cranes!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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    1. Time a visit to the Charente at the right time and you can see and hear them. Cheers Diane

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    1. I love this time of the year, the cranes make it very special. Hope you are well Diane

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  10. Hi Diane - amazing to see so many cranes - must be special to see them overhead. Cheers Hilary

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    1. It is fantastic to see them and I always hear them long before they come into view! Hope all is well Diane

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    1. Thanks Pam, glad you enjoyed them. Keep well Diane

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  12. how the birds fly in the sky and you have photographed beautiful other birds !!!

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    1. Vielen Dank an Elkes für den freundlichen Kommentar. Ich wünsche dir einen schönen Tag, Diane

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  13. Has it stopped raining yet? You should get your spring migrants any day now, a week or two before we do.

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    1. Sorry my reply is not very fast!! It did stop raining for a few days but it is back again!! Looking forward to the arrival of the Hoopoe :-) Keep dry, Diane

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