One sandhill crane gliding in for a landing with long legs down. Blue sky background.

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Photographed with Nikon D850 and Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200mm-500mm ED VR.

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Size: 3303px × 2202px
Location: Ladd S Gordon Waterfowl Complex, New Mexico
Photo credit: © Amazing Wild Art / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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