Sandhill cranes wintering at Holland Tract in the Delta
By Gary Bogue
Friday, March 25th, 2011 at 6:53 am in Sandhill crane.
Sandhill cranes over Holland Tract. Photo by Dave Harper, Oakley, CA
Sandhill cranes (Grus canadensis) spend the winter at Holland Tract in the Eastern part of Contra Costa County, California, in the Delta about 40 miles east of San Francisco.
These enormous, nearly 4-foot tall birds, are similar to herons. They have a very obvious red patch on their foreheads. As you can see, they are quite beautiful. My thanks to Dave Harper, of Oakley, California, for sending me these excellent photographs for our enjoyment. Thanks, Dave. /Gary
Sandhill cranes over Holland Tract. Photo by Dave Harper, Oakley, CA
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January 5th, 2012 at 12:15 pm
They can also be seen at Isenberg Crane Preserve and often at Consumnes Preserve in Galt, CA. I got a shot of sandhills in the fog new years morning at Consumnes.