Florida 2010 - Sandhill Cranes

We found this spectacular duo totally by accident ~ they're not far from home, on a pond that's obviously a great breeding ground! This was its crowning glory !!

A pair of nesting sandhill cranes

 

Mother (??) on nest

 

3 eggs in their nest

 

Standing guard

 

Synchronized Gazing

 

 

Fast-forward a few days ~

2 of 3 ~ not sure what happened to the third egg

3-day old chicks, migrated from pond to open field already!

 

 

HellOOoo :)

 

More lens play ~

 

 

 

 

 

 

Barnie's Amaryllis

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goodbye, our Beloved Barnie

When evening draws its curtain
And pins it with a star
Remember those who love you
Tho you should wander far.

~as written by Grandma, circa '68, and cherished by me, in my childhood autograph book

Another lifetime ago.

 

We are all saddened and heartbroken; Barnie was two weeks shy of turning 17. God saw him getting tired, and whispered "Come to Me.."

Barnie struggles no more; he joined BJ, & Jessi, and many more friends, at Rainbow Bridge Thursday, Jan. 7. Sadly, it also marked the 2nd anniversary of the passing of Mark's dad, too.

RIP
Always remembered.

BJ is waiting -- no, make that dancing -- on the mat in heaven for you Barn! We love you & miss you both so very much, Barnie & BJ.

Christmas holidays @ Brenda & Dylan's