| Because people feed birds along the boardwalk, they are quite unafraid, like this dove. |
| The red-winged blackbird loved the seeds that several people were offering them. Park policy permits feeding seeds to small birds like these. |
| A muskrat was very close to the boardwalk. (Not a bird) |
| This sandhill crane was missing one foot and part of a wing. He was right on the path. We assume he survives because people feed him and protect him. |
| A crane family with this chick were patrolling the parking lot at the picnic area. |
| They closely approached our table, but we didn’t feed them as it’s not allowed. |
Photos © 2026 mae sander
Wonderful photos and birds. I like the Crane family.
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A great selection! Good for you for respecting nature.
ReplyDeletean awesome selection today!! i could never get that close to a red winged blackbird here!! how in the world do those tiny, skinny legs hold those cranes up??
ReplyDeleteMy photographer neighbor is always down there shooting and boy, I cansee why-- what a splendid selection of wildlife!
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