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The
Sandhill Crane is frequently found around Osprey Lakes. A
D.R.
Horton representative indicated to us that the Sandhill Crane mates for
life and is commonly known to be seen in groups of three.
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August 30, 2003
A Sandhill Crane stands at the east end of Osprey Lakes before the
homes on that end of the community were built. |
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September 6, 2003
Sandhill Cranes enjoy the feast erupting in a lawn recently drenched
by rain. This home is around the northwest rim of Osprey Lakes
Circle. |
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April 20, 2004
In the marsh around the southwest side of the community, this
Sand-hill Crane hikes to a spot perhaps a bit more secluded.
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May 8, 2004
As if inspecting new construction, this couple seems to question the
view they may have around their new Osprey Lakes home. |
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June 20, 2004
This guy was enjoying a stroll along the berm behind our home. |
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December 18, 2004
A family of Sand-hill Crane look both ways before crossing a
sidewalk.
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April 28, 2005
For the longest time, we had noticed that mom seemed to be dedicated
to tending an egg in her nest, then one day we noticed the results
of her patience.
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It was incredible to observe how fast this youngster matured and it
was heartwarming to notice that both parents tended to its needs. |
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May 1, 2005
It took quite some time for the baby's feathers to turn color.
With the legs still underdeveloped, it looks very unlike its
parents. |
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The cute little guy often depended on mom and dad to dig a bit
deeper with their mature beaks for harder to reach food. |
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July 12, 2005
It must take a long time for a bird this large to feel full. |
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