Its Cold !!!!

[Alfred Forns]

At Bosque when the temp dips in the low single digits cranes will fold their legs into the body for conserving heat Don't get to see that often !!!! Image just posted to show behavior, not particularly good but a keeper in my book !! Note the low ISO needed for the camera in use.

Comments welcome and much a appreciated

Canon IDs
500 f4.0 IS
f 4.0 1/2000 sec
ISO 100
Ev 0

[Harold Davis]

looks like a big honking goose!!! that is cool, literally, behaviour!!!!! never seen one like this.

[Mark Fuge]

Al, neat image.

You know it is really cold when they fly with their beak tucked under their wing! :eek: :D

[Alfred Forns]

..... that I have to see Mark :eek::D:)

[Gus Cobos]

Love it Mr. Forns...never seen this myself...it must be a tid bit on the chilly side...:D:cool:

[Gus Hallgren]

Hi Al:
You may say, "not particularly good", but I think it's a keeper in anyone's book . . . . Looks to me like the photo may have been taken in the good light just after Sunrise?

As usual another gem of nature's way that constanly shows me how smart birds are.

Thanks for sharing

Uncle Gus

[Ron Boisvert]

Hi Alfred, now that's a first for me, too! I didn't realize they could do that. Neat shot!

[Bob Miller]

Al...nice image...love the light

[Lance Peters]

Hi Al - I like it - intresting behaviour. Sweet light :)

[Ray Rozema]

thanks for sharing very interesting.

[Rich Ikerd]

Now that's a look for a sandhill that I haven't ever seen before. Guess it just doesn't get cold enough down here in Florida. Way to keep you eyes open and looking for the unique opportunity Al.