“Too Tall Papa” took his son “Lil’ Bit” for a walk.
“Lil’ Bit” was excited because now he would have a chance to learn to use those ungainly legs of his.
“Lil’ Bit” bravely tried to mimic his Papa’s every move. He didn’t know left from right but what’s so difficult about putting one foot in front of the other?
He stumbled a few times. Turns out manipulating those appendages is easier said than done! 😦
But finally, if you discount the occasional wobble, “Lil’ Bit” managed to shuffle & strut just like a grown-up!
🙂 🙂 🙂
such perfection in minature! Sandhill cranes?
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Yes, Sandhill Cranes. And the little ones are referred to, oddly, as “colts.” 🙂
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The little one is just so damn cute! The first shot is especially amazing.
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Thanks, Gunta. I really like that first one too! 🙂
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So VERY wonderful!! Love these pics!!
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I appreciate your support all these years, Bruce. Keep on posting on Flickr!
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Thoroughly delightful. You really caught the feel of growing up, I love that Lil Bit is being taught by dad. Beautiful creatures your cranes are.
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Thanks… I was captivated by those long legs and lamely tried to build a narrative around them 🙂
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These are absolutely precious. I love the expressions on that little face. 🙂
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I always wonder what a little one (of any species) thinks when they look up at a grown up. Thanks…
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Oh, now I’m thinking back to the little sandhill crane I saw coyotes get last spring in Yellowstone…he didn’t look so cute from far away!
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Down here these little sandhills make tasty morsels for bobcats! 😦
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