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Fenced Out

by Cheryl Molennor

Gallery: AvianPosted April 9, 201086 views8 comments
This is the local new born Sand Hill Crane. The baby was born inside the fenced in retention pond and every night the family finds it's way out through the smallest opening at the gate door to feed and wonder around. Consequently they also need to find there way back in every night for night night on the nest. Darn if they don't pace that whole fence line for an hour at least till they figure out where that opening is again.I watched from afar last night behind a bush for at least an hour as they tried to find the opening which they have to squeeze through except the little baby of course. Finally ... they were in again. nature amazes me :smile: I liked the vague sundown light in this and was curious as to what you all thought. I don't normally like fences or "human things" in my pics but this one has meaning.

Comments

8 comments
Comment posted by Steve Balke on April 9, 2010 at 10:19 PM
What a forlorn little fellow, Cheryl! Without evident wings or a tail he almost looks like an armless human. I find the image interesting and well captured....but slightly disturbing. :toast:
Registered on June 18, 2009, 229 Posts, 2915 Comments
Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on April 9, 2010 at 10:31 PM
that is one cute chick, Cheryl. I normally wouldn't really go for a shot with a fence in it like this, but your story helps me understand what's happening.
Registered on March 21, 2009, 202 Posts, 4187 Comments
Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on April 9, 2010 at 11:00 PM
He looks very sad and "lost". I'm glad his family can find him every night. Does he not get food during the day then?
Nice image..

Sandy r
Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments
Comment posted by Dennis Plank on April 9, 2010 at 11:19 PM
Interesting image, Cheryl. Nicely done and a neat mood to it. :toast:
Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments
Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on April 9, 2010 at 11:25 PM
I feel so sorry for him...nice post. Sharon
Registered on November 1, 2003, 392 Posts, 4810 Comments
Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on April 10, 2010 at 6:08 AM
Cool to get your input. I too find it disturbing a bit as well I think as any fence with an animal in the sameimage causes that. Sandy they get out allday and eat then come back in at night. His parents are really very close by also trying to get in
Registered on June 30, 2009, 300 Posts, 5051 Comments
Comment posted by Monica Siri on April 10, 2010 at 11:01 AM
It's true Cheryl, a fence gives often a sense of discomfort but here there is an interesting story and a nice capture. :wavey:
Registered on September 20, 2009, 132 Posts, 3764 Comments
Comment posted by Andrius Pašukonis on April 11, 2010 at 1:28 AM
a very strong image. I love how you included a lot of fence around this little fellow.
Registered on July 23, 2005, 111 Posts, 408 Comments