Get Ready
by Susan Rissi Tregoning
Title
Get Ready
Artist
Susan Rissi Tregoning
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This Sandhill Crane is leaning forward with his neck outstretched because he intends to fly. He is telling the members of his flock to prepare for takeoff.
When it is windy like it was on this day, this body gesture can be quite exaggerated and he might hold it for a few seconds while waiting for the winds to be right for takeoff. Other times, it will happen very quickly and you may miss it entirely.
As the crane points in the direction he wishes to fly, he makes a soft purring sound and as takeoff becomes more imminent his head and neck become more horizontal.
This image was captured the second before the wings came up and they all took off as a group.
Copyright 2017 Susan Rissi Tregoning
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April 3rd, 2017
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