A very young smiling baby sandhill crane chick runs in a field flapping wings as though attempting to fly.

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After some TLC from mama, and some rest in the shade, this baby crane chick was up and away. When the little one would run fast and get all excited she would flap her wings.

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Size: 3700px × 2300px
Location: Vero Beach, FL
Photo credit: © ARTISTICPX.COM / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: baby, beak, bird, bright, chick, colorful, crane, cuddly, cute, field, flap, grass, green, nature, open, running, sandhill, smiling, wildlife, wing, wings, yellow, young