a whooper in with the sandhills
p.1 #1 a whooper in with the sandhills
hello, everyone. i have not posted in a long time. 2025 was a long stressful year for me. 2026 is looking alot better. i recently was out at one of the places where i usually see sandhill cranes. we have had a dry fall and winter. there finally was enough rain so there was water to attract them better. i was taking some pictures of the sandhills as they were flying in and noticed something that really stood out from them. it was a single whooping crane. this was the first one i had seen in about three years. they are special birds to see as well as get pictures of. one thing i have noticed from the few times i have seen whooping cranes is the very noticeable leg bands they all have. it was a thrill to see one of them again. enjoy the pictures.
Jan 20, 2026 at 09:58 AM
p.1 #2 a whooper in with the sandhills
Hi Wendall,
That's a great find and some nice images. I hope things continue to improve for you.
Morris
That's a great find and some nice images. I hope things continue to improve for you.
Morris
Jan 20, 2026 at 10:31 AM
p.1 #3 a whooper in with the sandhills
Really neat series, congrats on the whooper! Reminds me of the old kids song, one of these things isn't like the others, Heh.
Eric
Eric
Jan 20, 2026 at 11:56 AM
p.1 #4 a whooper in with the sandhills
morris and eric, thank you for your feedback. i really appreciate it.
Jan 20, 2026 at 09:55 PM
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p.1 #5 a whooper in with the sandhills
Great find Wendall! I don't think I would have seen the Whooper mixed in with the Sandies. Congrats and hope '26 is a great year for you!
Mark
Mark
Jan 21, 2026 at 12:04 PM
p.1 #6 a whooper in with the sandhills
I know of many who had a difficult 2025, glad you are off to a much better start
That is a really cool find! Nice work following it along to mix in with the Sandies. Those are some fancy knee pads it is wearing
Hope all things positive are in your favor this year Wendall, best to you sir
Karl
That is a really cool find! Nice work following it along to mix in with the Sandies. Those are some fancy knee pads it is wearing
Hope all things positive are in your favor this year Wendall, best to you sir
Karl
Jan 22, 2026 at 10:07 PM
p.1 #7 a whooper in with the sandhills
Im glad you got to see the whoopers. You can report banded cranes to:
WWW.bandedcranes.org
Hope to run into you someday....
WWW.bandedcranes.org
Hope to run into you someday....
Jan 23, 2026 at 03:28 PM
p.1 #8 a whooper in with the sandhills
thanks to all who viewed my pics. your comments are appreciated. hope each of you has a great 2026 with plenty of opportunities to take pictures.
Jan 23, 2026 at 07:41 PM