Monday, October 15, 2012

Sarus Cranes Atherton Tablelands

Apparently they are on the endangered list so it was good to see such a large number in one location on the way from Malanda to Atherton on the weekend.  Flocks of these birds can be seen up here at sunset at this time of the year, heading to wherever they go to roost (like Bromfield Swamp).

Sarus cranes are closely related to the Brolga and can often be seen together in flocks more here

Found this video of the fascinating Saurus crane courting ritual.


and some slightly smaller brolgas strutting their stuff....

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