Sandhill Crane

Sandhill Cranes, Viera Wetlands

Perhaps because they are so large, Sandhill Cranes seem not to be to be the least concerned with my presence.    These are huge birds.  They can be as tall as 5ft, and they can have a wingspan of over 6ft.  Frequently I'll see them walking toward me, and I'll just stand still; they'll walk by me within a few feet of me.  It's kind of funny when I take my 5-yr old daughter to the park and she's greeted by birds that are taller than she.  There's a family of four that I see at Orlando Wetlands Park almost every time I go.  The photos below are from there.

Sandhill Cranes

Sandhill Cranes

Sandhill Cranes (I believe one of these two is the juvenile pictured above) 

Sandhill Cranes

Sandhill Crane