Those are Greater Sandhill Cranes. They aren’t very common here, but every year there are a few pairs that nest out here. Whooping cranes are white and HUGE. I saw them in while in Texas – no way those are Whoopers.
For those wondering, these are all from California! There is a small bit of the Great Basin Desert that occupies the very far north-eastern corner. Well into the State of Jefferson.
And yes, I will be posting pictures of hooters. Northern spotted hooters- I mean, owls. They get nice and close when we mouse them. I can’t wait!
PS… the pronghorn didn’t take my homework. They left nose schmutzes on my car though. I do suspect the pheasants of carrying off my homework though…
Sneaky pheasantses.