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This Morning Outside

by Diane Porter

Oct. 29, 2014
International Crane Foundation
Barabo0, Wisconsin

Black Crowned-Crane

This bird gives a whole new perspective on the idea of rosy cheeks.

A pair of Black Crowned-Cranes live at the International Crane Foundation, in Wisconsin. They have a special building to stay warm in, as they are birds of equatorial Africa, and they have no idea why anyone would live where the winters are as cold as they are in the Midwest.

Black Crowned-Crane
© 2014 Diane Porter

I particularly like the back view of this crane.

Black Crowned-Crane

Kind of like a fireworks bird, I'd say.

Crowned cranes are smaller than most cranes, but do have a regal posture.

Black Crowned-Crane

The International Crane Foundation works to help save the cranes in the lands where they are native. The Foundation is also working to educate the public about cranes. One of their programs lets people see all 15 species at the center in Wisconsin.

It's worth visiting. But be warned. You'll come away caring about what happens to the cranes of the world.

Photos © 2014 Diane Porter. All rights reserved.

—Diane Porter

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