This pair of Sandhill Cranes was WAY off in a field but after Dakota spotted them we discovered they were doing their pair-bonding dance. Background sounds include the car, camera shutter, Red-winged Blackbirds and Eastern Meadowlarks.
Sandhill Crane Dance from birdfreak on Vimeo.
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Melissa Gold 04.02.08 at 8:54 am
That’s a nice video! Bird dances are always a delight!
Daniel 04.02.08 at 9:43 am
Nice video….that´s one bird ill never see down here…
Lana 04.02.08 at 12:14 pm
Wow…just awesome!
You should do another version of this dubbed with Kool & the Gang music or something as a laugh.
Birdy 04.02.08 at 3:37 pm
Great video! Glad to see there are sooooo many birding enthusiasts around.
Owlman 04.02.08 at 7:53 pm
Good thing I’m not a Sandhill Crane as my dancing skills suck. Very cool video, I like the Kool and the gang idea or maybe play that funky music….
The Birdfreak Team 04.02.08 at 10:20 pm
Melissa - we hardly ever see them dance so this was a special treat
Daniel - we can trade a few cranes for a quetzal
Lana - ha ha!!! We wish we had some better video editing skills
Birdy - thanks; the internet is a great place to find lots of birders!
Owlman - perhaps with the aid of wings any of us could dance… we’ll have to see about adding music!