Posts Tagged ‘South’
Photos taken in South Texas
Four adult whooping cranes, on their own, wild and free. What a treat to encounter these rare creatures, practically in our own back yard! Severely scarce, these magnificent (tallest in North America) birds were nearly extinct in 1941 — down to 16 or so birds. Today, there are around 150 in incarceration and 300 in the wild, due to incredible efforts by a number of dedicated, hard-working groups and individuals. Loss of habitat — particularly wetlands — is one of the main reasons that …