Demoiselle Crane by danob
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Description
One of the smallest Crane species and in my view one of the most beautiful.
Demoiselle Cranes have to take one of the toughest migrations in the world, as they have to fly over Mount Everest! They depend on good weather do do this as they depend on catching the perfect thermals to help lift them.
In late August through September, they gather in flocks of up to 400 individuals and prepare for their flight to their winter range. During their migratory flight south, Demoiselles fly like all cranes, with their head and neck straight forward and their feet and legs straight behind, reaching altitudes of 16,000-26,000 feet (4,875-7,925 m).
Along their arduous journey they have to cross the Himalayan mountains to get to their over wintering grounds in India, many die from fatigue, hunger and predation from birds such as eagles.
At their wintering grounds, Demoiselles have been observed flocking with Common Cranes, their combined totals reaching up to 20,000 individuals. Demoiselles maintain separate social groups within the larger flock. In March and April, they begin their long spring journey back to their northern nesting grounds.
Comments (47)
wonderfull capture my friend x f!
Very Beautiful Creature wow!
A superb capture, Danny!
As always and stunning capture!!!
A marvelous bird and what a difficult and courageous journey. CC
Wow, beautiful bird and fantastic capture!
Beautiful shot!
Wonderful and creative photo my friend....!!!
Very beautiful indeed ! I saw some of these while in Nepal last year Dan. They have to avoid Golden Eagles during their migration don't they. IMagine the adaptions they must have to get over Mt Everest, the mountain that Nepali's say no bird can fly over (in myth only).
Superb!
Beautiful and what a test of survival has been set for them!
wonderful image!!!
what a beautiful bird ! excellent capture!
Stunning Bird & capture
Imagine that experience Daniel to fly across the Himalayan mountains as free as they do! sorry about that I get carried away with my imagination hehe! beautiful creature and photograph my friend!
Amazing definition and clarity in this splendid capture! Any crane would become an object of admiration in your skillful eye and camera, Danny ;-)
What a stunning looking bird, wonderfully captured