Though this photo could have been taken in Wisconsin it’s actually from Crawford County, Pennsylvania where a few sandhill cranes hang out near Miller’s Pond.
Sandhills breed in northwestern Pennsylvania so right now they’re calling and courting. Here’s what a pair of cranes sounds like. Not exactly melodic, but they put a lot of spirit into it.
Life every voice and sing!
(photos by Shawn Collins)
We in Mercer co have been blessed with several nesting pairs of cranes as well. Had been watching them for about 15 years now.