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Related: About this forumWhooping Crane (Grus Americana)

Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, Texas - February 2026
© 2026 Bo Zarts Studio
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Whooping Crane (Grus Americana) (Original Post)
Bo Zarts
9 hrs ago
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CaliforniaPeggy
(156,297 posts)1. Wow, what a great shot!
I think its a miracle that you got his feet just hitting in the water.
CrispyQ
(40,804 posts)2. Perfect timing!!
Great shot!
brer cat
(27,441 posts)3. Great shot, Bo. Thanks for sharing.
niyad
(130,452 posts)4. Gorgeous
Figarosmom
(10,427 posts)5. Ran onto one while hiking.
Startled one in it's nest and it startled me as it took to flight. Largest wing span I've ever seen.
Good shot.
JMCKUSICK
(5,515 posts)6. Just WOW! Thank you Bo Zarts
popsdenver
(1,860 posts)7. Anyone know
how many there are left in existence???????
