Well we went searching for Sandhill Cranes, as we have every year at this time, but we didn't find a single one! We drove past a dozen spots where we've seen them in recent years, but nada, nothing - just a few beef cattle and lots of rural farms northwest of Owen Sound.
In past years the cranes have gathered in huge flocks in the last week of October or the first of November. I've posted pictures for several years now. Have they left early, or is their migration late this year?
We were driving down a sideroad where we've seen the cranes off in the distance, but the only thing we saw was this herd of cattle just beyond the fence.
Mrs. F.G. took all these photos from the car. It made me want to get out and position myself to get the photos, but of course no such luck.
Lots of cattle; no sandhill cranes. I hope you haven't missed them and they'll show up in the next little while.
ReplyDeleteThank you to Mrs. F.G. for these great photographs of the cattle.
ReplyDeleteHoping the Sandhill Cranes may still appear.
All the best Jan
Too bad about the cranes, with this year's weather they may just be late in migrating. Yes, cattle always seem to be really curious, but most of those are beef cattle and not to be trusted since they're not as used to people as dairy cattle are.
ReplyDeleteLove the pictures. I've seen cows in person before but not often.
ReplyDeleteMrs FG works with you well.
ReplyDeleteWell cows will have to do.
ReplyDeleteGosh, I find it hard to imagine never, or almost never seeing cattle. My grandparents lived in the New Forest (Hampshire) where ponies and cattle and sometimes donkeys wander around at will. You just have to be careful around them. And avoid the cowpats.
ReplyDeleteShame that you couldn't find the sandhill cranes. Cows are, in my experience, pretty dumb. But they are definitely curious creatures. Great photos.
ReplyDeleteToo bad about the cranes but the cattle photos are great!
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