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Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Let's have lunch

Remember when these sand hill cranes visited our neighborhood with their little chickies??

At first there were two chicklets, but after a while I only saw the mama and papa with one baby. Sad to think what may have been the fate of the other baby.

On Saturday afternoon, my sweet hubby went out the front door to get our mail, and who should be visiting our front yard?

I'm not really sure if this was mama and papa, but I have a feeling this was mama and the one chicklet that has grown up. When my hubby went outside, she started making a most horrible loud squawking noise. THEY were not going to move!

Nope, they just resumed feasting on their lunch!

Please join me at Outdoor Wednesday.
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15 comments:

  1. UnknownSeptember 21, 2010 at 6:53 PM

    Wow! Jocelyn ... I love these kinds of animals scenes in yards! Lucky you ...

    How are things coming along for you, my friend?

    Have a beautiful week.
    TTFN ~ Hugs, Marydon

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  2. PatSeptember 21, 2010 at 7:11 PM

    What fun "pets" you have!! LOL

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  3. Kelly AnnSeptember 21, 2010 at 7:51 PM

    great pets....gotta be easy to care for...

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  4. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleSeptember 21, 2010 at 10:20 PM

    Hey are they weeding for you. I would keep them around.

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  5. Kathy WalkerSeptember 21, 2010 at 10:32 PM

    How cute is that little guy with the long legs! I saw my first sandhill crane while traveling in Oregon this summer. What a treat...of course, they weren't in my yard!

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  6. SarahSeptember 21, 2010 at 10:42 PM

    What a fun post. Amazing that they visited your yard. ~ Sarah

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  7. A Hint of HomeSeptember 22, 2010 at 8:14 AM

    I guess your hubby would have to get the mail at his own risk. lol
    You got some amazing pictures.

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  8. MarbelSeptember 22, 2010 at 8:34 AM

    Those are wonderful pictures!

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  9. Ms. Bake-itSeptember 22, 2010 at 9:23 AM

    Oh how wonderful! I love the Sandhill Cranes. It is so sad that their numbers are so depleted. It makes me happy when I see the babies. Great pictures Jocelyn!

    ~ Tracy

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  10. NanetteSeptember 22, 2010 at 10:44 AM

    Hi Jocelyn,
    Great pictures. They sure like spreading the trash all over on trash day. They would also knock on the sliding glass doors wanting fed. Cool birds!
    Valerie

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  11. black eyed susans kitchenSeptember 22, 2010 at 10:57 AM

    Amazing! I have never seen cranes like these..are they Herons?

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  12. AngelSeptember 22, 2010 at 11:54 AM

    What lovely surprise guests! I just found you through A Southern Daydreamer. Thanks for sharing. God bless you!

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2010 at 7:32 PM

    Doesn't look like they were afraid of you. Thanks for sharing.

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  14. HollyCSeptember 23, 2010 at 8:53 AM

    Wow! Great shots! My son would love to find these in our yard! Thanks for sharing.
    ~Holly

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  15. John'aLeeSeptember 23, 2010 at 3:21 PM

    That is so cool. It reminded me of one day seeing a blue heron on the steps of my pool when I lived in the desert.

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