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Vista at Monte Vista

A brisk March morning coated the grasses at the Monte Vista Wildlife Refuge, as if they were frozen in the wind. The Sangre de Cristo mountains loom in the backdrop.

Uploaded on Mar 30, 2011

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Cranes Across the Moon

On one of the last really cold mornings of March, these Sandhill Cranes gained altitude on their way north for the summer.

Uploaded on Mar 30, 2011

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Standing Alone

This old abandoned building stands watch over the ponds where the cranes roost overnight at the Monte Vista Wildlife Refuge.

Uploaded on Mar 30, 2011

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Sandhill Cranes at the Bosque

Generally, we weren't able to get this close to the cranes, but in one pond, they strutted about apparently unconcerned.

Uploaded on Jan 25, 2011

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Cranes in Formation

I think this is an evening shot. It was doubtful we'd be able to get the cranes with the light on them with all the clouds. In the air, though, the sun lit them from below and it made for a dramatic contrast against the patchy clouds.

Uploaded on Jan 25, 2011

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