BARB HILLIER: Reifel Bird Reserve

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Reifel Bird Reserve

Day 14 Cranes

6 x 6

Acrylic on Canvas

These cranes are Sandhills currently residing at Reifel Bird Reserve in Ladner and are so much fun to go visit. They are very tame and will saunter right by forcing those who are a little uncomfortable with the proximity right off the path. I've got lots of resource photos on these guys and am looking forward to doing some more.

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