I did a little birding in Waukesha County this morning and saw 5 Sandhill Cranes. Locations of the Sandhill Cranes were Brookfield and South Kettle Moraine. Two were in a marsh far off the road and 3 were closer at two other locations and I took a couple of photos. The birds seemed to be finding things to eat at all locations. A nice sunny morning out with no wind and temps around 32 degrees. Images were taken on February 28, 2023.

On the prairie in the South Kettle Moraine…

In a snowy area but still finding things to eat…

Bill just out of the mud…

The Sandhill Crane calling…

Finding things to eat…

Bill just out of the mud finding things to eat…
Great shots Jim. Glad to hear that their beginning to return and can’t wait to hear their call as they get further north.
I have a pair on the hounds of our apartment complex in Waukesha! AMAZING!! I have pictures, but won’t let me paste to this comment.