Between the snow flurries and the distance from the road to the birds a scope was handy thing to have to get good views. I made a few images, but was way to far away to get anything good and sharp. However the photos do show the different colors which Sibley described as "rust-stained" and "fresh plumage" . Also the images show a difference in size, the gray bird being taller by about 6 inches. It's anyone’s guess as to weather these birds are Greater or Lesser Sandhill cranes. To me it looked like one Greater and two Lesser Sandhill cranes.
these last three images are cropped 120% to show the color and size difference.
I would like to hear from anyone that can shed some light on whats going on and why.
Pete
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