Wildlife in Virginia

We woke up this morning to the sounds of birds, originally thinking it might be migrating geese. But, it's raining out, and I didn't think birds liked to fly in the weather. While waiting for the bus a little later, we noticed a flurry of activity in the branch of the reservoir that runs behind our street and house. There were large white birds lifting up, at least 50 of them between both sides of the road, maybe more! We believe they are cranes, taking a break from their annual migration. Maybe they will stick around since it's supposed to rain for another couple days.

They don't like the human-folk coming too close, and we need a new camera, so this is the best we could do. Isn't mother nature grand!!!


There are at least 30 in this picture, many of them swimming, or sitting closely to each other.



Apparently, they are not shy about perching on the highest peaks available, and these trees are tall! Can you see at least 4 here?

Okay, now, look again...









Looking out from our back yard, access to the reservoir, with Maya looking on.