Sandhill Cranes of Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

While in Florida in December and early January, I visited Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, a 22,000 acre preserve located on the edge of Gainesville, Florida. Paynes Prairie is very unique with over 20 distinct biological communities that host a significant variety of wildlife, including bison, horses, alligators, and more than 270 species of birds.…

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January, 2013

IMG_0913 Sandhill Crane, Sandhill Crane flying by the Obser…

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