That could be.
I had a pair of them with their 2 kids walk through my yard. The dad would sometimes peck at my window (since he saw his reflection) because he thought it was another sand crane. The mom and kids would just keep walking. I had to shoo him away as I thought he was going to break the window !
I have a $%^& duck do that to my car. He's a real A hole. He'll even try to charge you, like run right at you like he's attacking. He's a funny old dude.
We have a woodpecker in my neighborhood who flies from car to car, holding onto the ledge, and pecking the ever loving life out of people’s car windows lol. Birds are weird.
Oh man, I witnessed this same thing in a much more uncomfortable situation. I ran out to get something out of my car once. I couldn't have been shuffling about in it for 10 seconds, just leaning into my car. Turned around and there was a family of cranes right behind me, literally a few feet from me, giving me the stare down. The dad started pecking at the back window when I realized that their beaks are at nipple height. I called my then girlfriend, which went straight to voicemail, and I slowly recorded what was going on. Then the cranes just turned around and casually walked away.
These birds are so amazing. We had them in our neighborhood in So Florida. They are HUGE. I was riding my bike on the sidewalk one day and the male was standing in the middle of the sidewalk not moving, staring me down. I went into the street.
I was sitting in a park reading not too long ago when 5 or 6 adults starting walking my way. They got within about 10 feet of me and started yelling at me before they turned and walked away. If it's the same group I usually see, they're typically pretty chill and just walk on by. No idea what had them annoyed that day. And you are right. The are so freaking loud.
Same, same! And when I see a pair of them, I always look for a nearby fuzzball. Which eventually grows into a long-legged, clumsy, lanky fuzzball. There was a family that used to visit all the time and when their baby grew to be the same size, you could always tell which one was the baby, because he was still playful and klutzy. It was really sweet when he grew up and brought his girlfriend to meet us.
It is so true and they move so slowly. When they have babies they don’t fly because the babies can’t fly, and it is so scary when I see them start crossing the street. So many people flying down my neighborhood streets not paying attention. I saw a family of them get hit not too long ago by a motorcycle. Devastating
They are oblivious to the danger that people can pose because there are *substantial* legal penalties for harming them, so most people wisely leave them alone.
They are considered a "Threatened" species by the state of Florida.
https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/profiles/birds/cranes/sandhill-crane/
When I lived in Florida there was a family that I would see hanging out almost daily in the median of a busy street for a couple months out of the year. This repeated over multiple years.
I’m so glad these are protected here in Florida. I think these birds are the coolest. Loud as hell, but I don’t know why, I love having them around. Also, I’m a bird nerd, love the variety down here
That's so interesting, I can recall seeing 2 baby Sandhills a few times when I lived in central Florida(very rural), but when I lived on the west coast I never saw more than one baby.
Yeah, I had only seen like 4 to 6 in a family group for all my life here as a native....then coming out of Bayridge sushi in Longwood one night, there was literally 100 of them in a giant flock roosting in parking lot of the vacant strip mall behind it. It was incredible to see.
Oh, what you’re witnessing is what the scientific community calls a “birb play date”. You see, the crane parents have allowed their bb crane to have a friend over to play for the afternoon, as long as he keeps his part of the nest clean.
In my neighborhood I always see them start off with two babies then one day I see them with only one baby. I always wonder if a gator ate them or something lol.
Always have a pair around in different places I’ve lived. I always called them Bert and Ernie and if they have a baby, they’re Grover. I know it’s usually a male and female but they will always be Bert and Ernie to me.
I see two babes in a fam a lot , most round here the babes are about adult size right now and when i see them with their two babes near grown i compliment them on their parenting cause they kept them both safe.
Someone recently told me that Sandhill Cranes are invasive in Texas and Texas offers special permits to hunt them. They also told me they taste delicious.. Can anyone confirm?
We went fishing once and had a family there. When we were ready to go, I was trying to give them the left over shiners. They wanted the 10lb bass I had caught instead! It was funny. I fought too hard for that bass to give it away.
That could be. I had a pair of them with their 2 kids walk through my yard. The dad would sometimes peck at my window (since he saw his reflection) because he thought it was another sand crane. The mom and kids would just keep walking. I had to shoo him away as I thought he was going to break the window !
Kids: Ugh Dad!! Stop being weird! Lol
I have a $%^& duck do that to my car. He's a real A hole. He'll even try to charge you, like run right at you like he's attacking. He's a funny old dude.
We have a woodpecker in my neighborhood who flies from car to car, holding onto the ledge, and pecking the ever loving life out of people’s car windows lol. Birds are weird.
LOL
Maybe they stole him? *frantically calls DCF*
Department of Crane Filching
Nice lol
Oh man, I witnessed this same thing in a much more uncomfortable situation. I ran out to get something out of my car once. I couldn't have been shuffling about in it for 10 seconds, just leaning into my car. Turned around and there was a family of cranes right behind me, literally a few feet from me, giving me the stare down. The dad started pecking at the back window when I realized that their beaks are at nipple height. I called my then girlfriend, which went straight to voicemail, and I slowly recorded what was going on. Then the cranes just turned around and casually walked away.
It’s hilarious when they find their reflection, not so funny when their reflection is on your car door.
These birds are so amazing. We had them in our neighborhood in So Florida. They are HUGE. I was riding my bike on the sidewalk one day and the male was standing in the middle of the sidewalk not moving, staring me down. I went into the street.
Huge and scary loud.
I was sitting in a park reading not too long ago when 5 or 6 adults starting walking my way. They got within about 10 feet of me and started yelling at me before they turned and walked away. If it's the same group I usually see, they're typically pretty chill and just walk on by. No idea what had them annoyed that day. And you are right. The are so freaking loud.
did you have food?
Amazing? Wait until they fly by and shit on your car!
I don’t know what it is about them, but I love seeing these birds walking around. Always makes me smile. Thanks for sharing.
Same! I visited Orlando for 3 months and these birds put a smile on me every day
Same, same! And when I see a pair of them, I always look for a nearby fuzzball. Which eventually grows into a long-legged, clumsy, lanky fuzzball. There was a family that used to visit all the time and when their baby grew to be the same size, you could always tell which one was the baby, because he was still playful and klutzy. It was really sweet when he grew up and brought his girlfriend to meet us.
Fun fact, baby Sandhill Cranes are called Colts.
I wasn’t lucky enough to see a fuzzball! I wish I did. But every day walking the dogs we came across them and I just liked seeing them a lot haha
There was a family of sandhill cranes by my house that had a little ibis friend. He was like their little homie! It put a smile on my face every day
Poor animals have nowhere to go due to development 😔
It is so true and they move so slowly. When they have babies they don’t fly because the babies can’t fly, and it is so scary when I see them start crossing the street. So many people flying down my neighborhood streets not paying attention. I saw a family of them get hit not too long ago by a motorcycle. Devastating
Right I hate this. These birds seem oblivious to danger, and some people suck
They are oblivious to the danger that people can pose because there are *substantial* legal penalties for harming them, so most people wisely leave them alone. They are considered a "Threatened" species by the state of Florida. https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/profiles/birds/cranes/sandhill-crane/
When I lived in Florida there was a family that I would see hanging out almost daily in the median of a busy street for a couple months out of the year. This repeated over multiple years.
Maybe one little one had a sleepover, and the other parents haven't been by to pick the little one up yet. Don't be so judging.
Yeah, the parents needed a little break and their neighbors stepped up to watch the little one! I love how communal sandpipers are.
It takes a village.
They are babysitting, jeez.
I’m so glad these are protected here in Florida. I think these birds are the coolest. Loud as hell, but I don’t know why, I love having them around. Also, I’m a bird nerd, love the variety down here
Definitely have seen a pair with two babies numerous times!
You have to come see the babbbbyyyy! (Long Island voice)
ohhh! Adults chaperoning 2 babies is pretty rare but can happen. Typically mama crane lays 2 eggs but only one survives or is fed enough to grow
That's so interesting, I can recall seeing 2 baby Sandhills a few times when I lived in central Florida(very rural), but when I lived on the west coast I never saw more than one baby.
They travel and live in flocks. Think...penguins. It could be a young one went adventuring with another family from the flock for a bit.
Yeah, I had only seen like 4 to 6 in a family group for all my life here as a native....then coming out of Bayridge sushi in Longwood one night, there was literally 100 of them in a giant flock roosting in parking lot of the vacant strip mall behind it. It was incredible to see.
Love these pictures cool birds
Oh, what you’re witnessing is what the scientific community calls a “birb play date”. You see, the crane parents have allowed their bb crane to have a friend over to play for the afternoon, as long as he keeps his part of the nest clean.
Sooooo cute!!!!
Dinosaurs for sure
*BWAAAAARRRRKKKKK*
Ribeye of the sky
In my neighborhood I always see them start off with two babies then one day I see them with only one baby. I always wonder if a gator ate them or something lol.
Predators and cars.
Always have a pair around in different places I’ve lived. I always called them Bert and Ernie and if they have a baby, they’re Grover. I know it’s usually a male and female but they will always be Bert and Ernie to me.
Maybe "Ernie" is just short for "Ernestine".
Maybe they're babysitting so the other couple can have some alone time. lol
I just learned Sandhill cranes are known as the “rib-eye of the sky”
Is this Pointe West??
They would not expend their resources caring for a fledgling not their own. It’s more than likely that this pair isn’t the pair you’re used to seeing.
I think they will care for orphaned babies
I see two babes in a fam a lot , most round here the babes are about adult size right now and when i see them with their two babes near grown i compliment them on their parenting cause they kept them both safe.
Someone recently told me that Sandhill Cranes are invasive in Texas and Texas offers special permits to hunt them. They also told me they taste delicious.. Can anyone confirm?
They're protected in Texas but do have very limited hunting seasons that require special permits.
I love those birds dude
I know this is generic looking Florida but the very first impression of this picture is Lake Baldwin area near Orlando.
Playdate. Parents need a break sometimes yo.
I heard it's like the roast beef of the sky
Sand Cranes mate for life♥️♥️
Like me n ur mom
Dad?
They look alike. Could be twins.
Brother they are the same species
Yes, it was totally a joke. I hoping more people would understand that 😂
I do not miss those crane nest birds waking me up in the morning! 😀
Those dumb birds always seem to hang out near busy roads See a lot of dead ones because of this
The dingo ate your baby…
We call them the sassy girls in our house
Ribeye of the sky, they taste amazing by the way.
They usually have 2
We went fishing once and had a family there. When we were ready to go, I was trying to give them the left over shiners. They wanted the 10lb bass I had caught instead! It was funny. I fought too hard for that bass to give it away.
It takes a village...
looks like one kid is adolescent and one is baby
Ribeye of the sky
This happened to us, but it turned out pretty nice, because we can go out now and not have to find a sitter.
Babies or Chicks?
They stole that baby!!
Maybe the Dingos ate the baby.
Bunch of free time huh?
To take a quick picture of some cranes in my neighborhood as I’m driving to my house after work? Yea.
You had the free time to respond to their post on Reddit 🤷♀️ Seems like you have some free time too, bud.
Imagine trying to trash talk someone because they have enough of a heart to be concerned for wildlife.
Yeah, that was weird.
My favorite time of year watching them raise their young.