Wednesday Wildlife

The call of the Sandhill Cranes has nearly disappeared from the Platte River Valley for 2013 and the skies will miss their song until they return in February of 2014. That doesn't mean there are no wildlife watching opportunities, though.

Ducks on a pond formed by the Birdwood Creek.

A Beaver (yes, that's right, a Beaver for all you naysayers!)
in the Birdwood Creek.

Blackbird singing in the cattails along the Birdwood Creek

Morning deer apprehensive of the intruder in their midst.

Priaire Chickens beginning their spring dance.

Sandhill Cranes in a cornfield skyline.

Prairie Chickens with the Birdwood Creek in the background.