Common Crane (Grus grus)

A scarce breeding bird in the UK, this species has become a rare but familiar sight amongst birders in Shropshire. A huge bird and always impressive to see, the call is just as impressive having now seen and photographed one calling on Whixall Moss, Shropshire in 2010.

Common Cranes Crudgington 28 5 08 IMG_7360

Common Cranes x 2 Crudgington 28 5 08 IMG_7360



Common Cranes Crudgington 28 5 08 IMG_7367

Common Cranes x 2 Crudgington 28 5 08 IMG_7367



Common Cranes Crudgington 28 5 08 IMG_7368

Common Cranes x 2 Crudgington 28 5 08 IMG_7368



Common Crane Crudgington 28 5 08 IMG_7413

Common Crane Crudgington 28 5 08 IMG_7413



Common Crane Whixall Moss 6 3 10 IMG_7743_filtered

Common Crane Whixall Moss 6 3 10 IMG_7743_filtered



Common Crane calling Whixall Moss 6 3 10 IMG_7767

Common Crane calling Whixall Moss 6 3 10 IMG_7767



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