The Return of the Kings..

[jaguarundi]

..of the air.

The Grue migration came over today.
Thousands and thousands of cranes,
flying from their winter in N Africa and Spain northwards.

First you hear them, their 'gru gru' cry carries
for about 4 kilometres. Then you see them.
A trace like black smoke in the sky.
Rapidly - really rapidly - getting bigger and more defined.

They fly in V or Y formations

.... and break up to wheel and call - right over my house - and for miles around

Magnificent flyers

Few things compare to the excitement of this spring event. And it happens ever year!!
Just wish my camera were better so I could share the excitement with you as these magnificent creatures truly deserve
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[TropicalStarfish]

wow

...I felt compelled to count all those birds in the big picture. There's about 456 of them, give or a take a few birds.

 

[Nicolelt]

That is awesome!

 

[EveWasFramed]

Nice!

 

[kamya]

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[jaguarundi]

wow

...I felt compelled to count all those birds in the big picture. There's about 456 of them, give or a take a few birds.

That's dedication. .and that was only one group. They were flying over for about 4 hours. On either side of the town, as well as overhead. There may be more today. . .

 

[Tulip23]

Great photos

The sky is so blue, here's hoping you see more today.
What an awesome sight

 

[jaguarundi]

Great photos

The sky is so blue, here's hoping you see more today.
What an awesome sight

They are a truly inspiring sight. Apparently a lot came over on Friday when I was shopping in Cognac, so I might not be lucky today. I just love the way they make all the noise as they fly, and break apart and come back together like they are having a natter about the flight...where are the kids, is granddad keeping up... hope the nest is in good nick after the winter away. Silly really, they are just birds