The Sandhill Cranes are the oldest living bird species, in fact they have been around for two million years.
Perhaps that is why the sculptor named his sculpture "Thread to the past."
If you have heard them flying overhead they make a prehistoric sound. Here is a link to hear their calls.
Far Guy had a pretty good day. He is improving a bit everyday.
Far Side
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Thank you for the link.
If you are interested in hearing a truly bonkers bird sound search for shoe billed stork.
Hooray for Far Guy. All his sleeping and eating well - - as well as getting his infusions - - - are reaping good rewards. How are you doing? You also got sick and were already tired before that happened.
Your posts prompted me to read a bit on the internet about the migration of the Sandhill Cranes and also geese. Interesting stuff for sure!
I learned something today!
I listened to the cranes. Sandhill got me thinking about the expression Sam Hill. Wondered where it came from. Looked it up. You’ve helped me learn new stuff again today.
Now that name makes more sense! :-) I'm glad to hear the good news about Far Guy. What a relief that must be for all of you.
Blessings and hugs,
Bets
Someday I would like to go over to the Platte River in Nebraska where they rest for a few weeks before carrying on and witness their migration. I've heard that something like 80% of all sandhill cranes pass through there in those few weeks which I think it going on right now. At least I heard that it was on my local NPR station.
Thank you...I always learn things from you. Great picture and call in the link. Glad to hear Far Guy is on the mend!
Thank you, for the link.
I have never seen one, but listening to the link I have heard them. Very good news about FG.
WHAT GOOD NEWS! YAY! Here are more prayers for improved health for both of you!
Good news that FG is improving,
We saw and heard Sandhill Cranes in Yellowstone. It's a call not easily forgotten.
Never heard anything like that before.
I didn't know that about Sandhill Cranes, that they are prehistoric. They do sound like it.
Sandhills are my favorite. I live a little outside their route now so I don't hear them.
Good to hear he's improving- Keep it up, Far Guy!
Thanks for the explanation on the cranes, yes the title makes sense now.
I didn't know that about sandhill cranes. Thanks for the links, and thankfully FG is slowing getting better! Great news!
I had no idea they were the oldest birds on earth. Goodness! I don't think I have heard them, either.
Glad FarGuy is doing well and feeling better all the time. :)
Glad to hear you guys had a good day. Baby steps - it is frustrating but you are headed in the right direction.
So glad to hear about far guy. Hope you're feeling better too!
I love the sandhill cranes!
I didn't know this about cranes. They are popular around here. I call them flying pterodactyl. They look prehistoric to me.
Great sound! So glad Far Guy is doing better!
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