An American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana) at dawn, Lake Bowdoin, Montana, June 2018. Canon 5D IV, 500mm f/4 IS II + 1.4x, ISO 640, 1/2000 second @ f/5.6, image size 5335 x 3557 pixels.
Sandhill Cranes form monogamous pair bonds, they mate for life and remain together year around. This pair of Sandhill Cranes (Grus canadensis) silently forage as they wade a "Crane Pool" at sunrise. Sandhill Cranes spend each night roosting in water safe from coyotes and other predators.
