I don’t often get to areas where Sandhill cranes can be seen, but whenever I’m driving on I-4 from Tampa to Orlando, I stop at this large rest area. Almost every time I’m here I see this pair of Sandhill cranes foraging on the lawn. They are quite tame.
I had some difficulty getting this photo because there were so many people walking around, and I didn’t want people in my bird picture.
Sandhill cranes are about 3 feet tall. They are mostly seen in fields and prairies. They eat insects, frogs, and even small rodents. I always enjoy seeing big birds.
