The Sandhill Crane storybook Of Palmetto Florida 2007 Photo Gallery by Larry Handal at pbase.com

The Sandhill Crane storybook Of Palmetto Florida 2007

This is the love story of Sam Hill and Ima Sand known as the SandHill Cranes of Palmetto Florida

All images copyrighted by Larry Handal - all rights reserved

I like my new nest!	What was that?	What!!!!!!! Did you just say you will be here every day with that camera?	Honey .......is this the right size, shape and color?	Okay! Just a quick peek!
My precious Valentines!	Darn! Which is which again?	Move this one here!	and this one there!!	Yes honey, I'm coming!
Oops this stick is out of place!	Giving you the evil eye!	Bottle brush!	Changing of the guard	Hey! Wake up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I see a little light coming in!!!!!!	Morning! So you would like to know what happened last night?	Yep! They got out!	These do make a tasty breakfast!! Great source of Calcium!	Okay Okay! I have an announcement to make!
Something to Honk about!	hellooooooooooo	Someone get lost?	Ok here goes!	Egg shells are good for you! YUM!
What did you find dad?	Hurry Hurry Dad has something yummy!	Beddy bye time!	Hurry Hurry I see the Boogie Gator!	You feel like a nice feather pillow Mom!
It sure is dark in here!!!!!!	He is back Mom!	Where? I dont see him!	See this here son........quite tasty on crackers	Hey..........Dont push me!
If you push me again I'm going to whack you!	OUCH! MOMMIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!	SHE started it mom! .................... No HE pushed me first Dad!	Still there?	See!!!!!! I'm almost as tall as Mom!
Mom..HEY MOM......Are you really asleep?	Yeah ! In your face!	Bug breath!	Dance like a butterfly sting like a bee!	Buzzzzzzz buzzzzzzzz
Karate kid!	Let go!!!!!!!	No fair playing dirty........Your feet stink!	Am I cute or what!!!!!!!!	These don't melt in your hands kids!
I like the blue ones better Dad!	Howdy!	How did you find us?	Is that hard to do Mom?	I'm tired Dad.........can we go now?
Not so bad! ...... Just a little squishy around the toes!	Another evening in paradise	Yes! They are annoying!	Yep he is in there!	Mom told me you are in there!
I see you.....I see you	I am watching the rear Mom!	Peek a Boo!	2 Weeks old today!!!!!!!!!!!	Bummer huh Kids! Lets just eat the bait!
Run run run! ...... Moms only a beaks distance ahead of us!	Lickity split! ......... Dang! Mom won again!	Mailing a letter to the International Crane Foundation	You see! Just peck it hard enough and it opens right up!	WHAT! This is against federal law?
I don't care if its a law or not! I don't like you!	I don't like the way you looked at me!	So who is yo daddy now?	Yes I am one BAAAAD dude! My photo is among the Most Wanted at the US Post Office!	Let me see if I can catch this one!
What do you think it is?	Its the boogie gator! ruuuuun!	Okay Sancho Panza!	I took care of your Don Quixote the other day!	I will peck out your eyeballs if I can find them!
Oh My Dad is sooooo Brave! I want to be like him when I grow up!	My Dad made it look so easy! Should I try it?	Taking on all those bad guys made us work up an appetite!	Im sure I saw one over here!	Yes....... I know I have big feet!
Didn't Mom tell us not to get in the creek?	Oh my gosh....Mom is coming ....I gotta hide	She didn't say anything to you did she?	I bet Dad is getting us our Birthday Bugs!	Splish Splash! Birthday Fish is okay too Dad!
MOM !.......He got my spot! No fair! My turn!	There is plenty of room in there for him too Mom!	Nighty Night sweetie pies!	Flamingo! Did I guess right?	Wake up! Wake up!
You forgot to kiss me goodnight!	Gosh! I'm not sure we will fit under there anymore!	Yeah......There is a little space there!	Let me squeeze in!	Dang it! Spread your wing a little Mom!
Awwwww.......Plenty of room here!	Hey!..........Better be some room in there for me too!!!!!!!	So nice, comfy and fluffy in here!	Awwwwwwwwww! Good night!	7 weeks old!!!!! Wow!
Yeah Baby!	Hi !	oooooooooh I like my new feathers!	Yes! Im approaching that know it all stage!	Yes ......almost a teenager
Well....... We are looking for Birthday Bugs!	Happy Birthday to Meeeee!	Almost as big as Mommy!	I wonder if I will be a redhead like Mom and Dad ?	This is a pretty one!
And this one goes there!	Jeezz............... maybe if I just close my eyes!	Yes........Still hanging around waiting for our supper to be served!	These guys have to find summer jobs!	Maybe if I teach him how to fly!.................Hummmm
Finally back home !	Yes! I miss my brother so much!	oooooooooh Lets not wet our footsies !	Maybe mom wont see me wiping my beak on my feathers!	Gosh! Im 3 1/2 months old and no sign of my red feathers!
Looks tasty!	Staying close to Dad !	Whoa ! What was that!	Mom and Dad are so photogenic !

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Michael Argo		23-Feb-2011 04:47
Outstanding.......V

Evie Beattie		16-Apr-2008 10:20
Evie Beattie------These pictures are awesome. I truly appreciate them, as I live in Pierson, Florida and have Sandhill Cranes on our property everyday. I have named one pair, Molly & Baxter, and a lone bird,Oscar. Everyday they are a source of enjoyment to us and all who get to see and enjoy them. Long live the "Sandhills'.

Guest		11-Oct-2007 14:02
Some really wonderful shots in this gallery! Congratulations Larry.... Ron Green/www.avianpix.com

Richard Lupu		07-Oct-2007 15:16
Larry, this is a fantastic gallery. I have never had the pleasure of witnessing the cycle of birth to adolescent at all and your did a great job documenting it. It was a a pleasure to go through and I will be back to view again. Thanks for dedicating the time needed to document this.

Judy Sinclair		19-May-2007 02:15
Such a great gallery Larry. I enjoy it every time I come by. Great work!

Jay Levin		03-May-2007 07:26
This is a totally awesome gallery. You have set the gold standard for sandhill crane photography. Vote

Michael Gehrisch		15-Apr-2007 20:46
Excellent gallery!

Loyce		26-Mar-2007 02:16
Oh wow, Larry, this would make a great children's book. You need to publish this! Excellent shots; you never cease to amaze me. Loyce

Guest		25-Mar-2007 14:58
I just love your Crane storybooks!

Debbie Stahre		22-Mar-2007 21:55
Wonderful gallery. Thanks so much for sharing what you have witnessed.

Guest		21-Mar-2007 15:22
WOW! Impressive stuff here. Good shooting Larry.... Ron Green/www.avianpix.com

Kerry Tingley		20-Mar-2007 14:00
What a great sense of humor! Beautiful captures. We have very few of these here down at the refuge.

Olaf Herrig		17-Mar-2007 20:30
Excellent gallery!!! V

Guest		17-Mar-2007 13:39
Very nice and I love the captions!

Guest		17-Mar-2007 01:52
AMAZING PHOTOS! EXCELLENT!!

Guest		16-Mar-2007 02:52
GREAT PICS. lOVE THE CHICKS RUNNING AND THE the cranes attacking the post box

Ann		15-Mar-2007 21:58
Your images are captivating - thank you for sharing!

Brian Sartor		14-Mar-2007 13:46
Wonderful gallery! You've done an excellent job taking advantage of this opportunity to photograph these birds up close! Vote

Liz Bickel		14-Mar-2007 13:29
You are very privilaged to be able to share this couple's story. What a super gallery!!! I'm headed on a trip to Nebraska - starting today - to photograph the Sandhill migration along the Platte River. However, this will be before the Cranes finally settle down to nest and raise a family. Migrating Cranes nest later in the Spring and much farther north toward Alaska. Thus, I will not have the honor this trip to witness this wonderful sights of mama & daddy raising a family. Nor will I be able to get quite as close to the migrating Sandhills as you have been able to do with the non migrating ones in Florida. Migrating Cranes are a nervous group that try to stay away from people and flee quickly. Bravo on your very nice gallery. I really enjoyed it!

Guest		13-Mar-2007 21:34
Very nice work.

Guest		13-Mar-2007 11:41
I truly loved this gallery.

Jola Dziubinska		13-Mar-2007 11:37
Hilarious story, cool photos.

Guest		13-Mar-2007 01:39
I love your Crane galleries. It must be wonderful to be able to observe them.

Bob Scott		10-Mar-2007 23:00
very nice, I wish the shots were mine.

Judy Sinclair		10-Mar-2007 22:53
What a delightful gallery!!! We don't see them here so this is a special treat, thank you!! V

Guest		10-Mar-2007 21:15
WONDERFUL!!!!

Guest		10-Mar-2007 21:12
Not even half way through the pics and here I am!!! JUST WONDERFUL!!!! Made my day!!!

flowsnow		04-Mar-2007 18:12
Beautiful...I love those bird imges. Vote

Tricia		02-Mar-2007 17:59
What a wonderful gallery, the birds are gorgeous, your captions are so apt, and such fun!

Joanne Kamo		25-Feb-2007 18:17
Wonderful gallery of so many great images. Excellent work! V

yoram shpirer		25-Feb-2007 16:36
Great gallery of images, I am sure it took some time to put this gallery together, talking about camera time shooting. Vote

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