A Petite Purty Preener

It was Dad, Mom, and Junior Sand-hill Crane...all out for a breakfast brunch. They were pecking the ground in search of insects, and Junior even tried to crack open an acorn...to no avail.

I sat on a picnic table while they drifted around me...3, 2, 1 foot away.

I thought we were cool,
I thought we were tight,
'til Momma Crane reached out...
and tried to take a bite!

OF MY ARM!!! It didn't hurt, but it was a subtle warning for me to back up a little.

I got my daughter and grandson to the airport, then stopped at the park on the way home. In addition to the cranes, they have a small farm for the families to visit.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/124969130@N06/albums/72157659602141295 Have a look to see more crane shots, piggies, goats, tufted ducks, and a horse.