This pair of Sandhill Cranes have taken up residence on our farm.
Dancing is emblematic of cranes. For birds that are usually cautious and often secretive, dancing draws attention and furthermore it is energy-expensive. Dancing is frequent in the lives of cranes because it establishes social relationships, announces territorial claims, cements decades-long pair bonding, and hastens the education of the young. It looks like fun and, sometimes, it may be play.
Source: http://www.christyyuncker.com/WhyCranesDance.shtml
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nuclearthreat545 1 week ago
Nice footage of the cranes!
stationr 2 months ago