Birds of Manitoba

Found this pair of Sandhill Cranes on a recent visit to the Whiteshell area.  They really are large and beautiful birds.   There was a marshy area in behind the tree line and possibly chicks but I did not attempt to go into there and disturb the birds.   My reference book indicates brown plumage is juvenile stage but should lack the red crown and adults are grayish overall.  These birds were richly coloured brown tones but had the black bill and distinct red crown so I am not sure what stage they are at.  Looked like adults to me.

Enjoy!

~Sharon

Finally a sunny morning and an opportunity to go to a favourite creek close to home.  The usual residents were there so I will share a few photos of my visit.

Above:  Red Winged Blackbird    Below:  Cottontail Rabbit

Below:  Richardson’s Ground Squirrel taking a peek.

Below:  White Water Crowfoot blooming in the creek.

Enjoy!

Sharon

As if to say “get out of my way” the female swallow is trying to perch at the nesting box.  Both parents were actively feeding the chicks who were too small to be sticking their heads out yet.  I will check back in a few days to see if the little birds will be big enough to show themselves.

Enjoy!

~Sharon