The main reason I wanted to visit the Sherburne National Wildlife Preserve in Minnesota was to see the sandhill cranes. I have never seen one before. They proved to be quite elusive the day we were there. They blend in with the tall grasses and are difficult to spot. I only saw a few and they were cranes that were standing on the road and then flew off.
Maralee
Through My Lens 
Disappointing for you, but still something to see these massive creatures! I love that second image with the water dripping off his beak.
Thank you. I was very happy just to see a few. At least I got to see some.
Sorry you didn’t see more, Maralee, but you got some good shots. Their markings and coloring are so interesting. I love “scratching an itch”. 🙂
Thanks, Jane. I we’d had more time I would have stayed longer but we were on a time schedule and didn’t have much time. I’m just happy to have seen a couple.