It was sad to witness and capture the events at the Sandhill Crane nest the other day. So today it is time to perk things up. The second egg/chick hatched the following day, but I could not get out there until first thing this morning.
The adults and the chick were out on the trail foraging for food.
The sanctuary has closed the trail that goes by the nest area, but you can still get great views and photos of the crane family from an adjoining path.
Here the chick pauses to stretch.
On the menu this morning were worms,
… wood bugs, and some grubs thrown in for good measure.
Time for another stretch,
… and then strike a nice pose for the paparazzi. There is always the brighter side to nature as well.