Water is the driver of nature.
– Leonardo da Vinci
As of last week, the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District is moving water again.
Irrigation season has begun.
Change is coming and excitement is in the air.
There’s a party going on…
…and everyone’s invited.
And while some may stay longer than others…
…everyone’s having a great time.
Morning Bray Farm 
March 10, 2011 at 5:15 am
That looks exactly like a party!
…and no wonder.
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March 10, 2011 at 5:25 am
WONDERFUL!! I wish I could be there and see them live. And do a lot of photos…
This are great pictures Justina!
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March 10, 2011 at 5:44 am
Seems weird to see so many geese in what is essentially a dry place. 🙂 We have thousands of Canada geese here. They no longer migrate; they just hang out here…..
LOVE that shot of the cranes overhead! Wow!
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March 10, 2011 at 6:00 am
Such beautiful pictures can really make my day better! They certainly emanate positive vibes of the coming spring.
May I ask what camera do you use?
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March 10, 2011 at 9:26 pm
Sandra,
A Canon EOS Rebel.
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March 10, 2011 at 6:08 am
Soon those sandhills will flap their way north to Nebraska. Did you know that if they get a good tailwind, they can do the trip in one day?
Suzanne
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March 10, 2011 at 9:32 pm
Suzanne,
I didn’t know that. That’s incredible.
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March 10, 2011 at 6:21 am
We plan to go for a bike ride down by the river to welcome the arrival of the water!
These photos are wonderful.
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March 10, 2011 at 6:56 am
I wonder if all your readers know that this is your yard? Perhaps you could get Bernard to stand amongst the fowl next time?
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March 10, 2011 at 9:33 pm
Carson,
That would be a great photo op!
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March 10, 2011 at 8:07 am
Oh, my… with all that water and the increased day length, that pasture is going to be GREEN in no time.
I’m jealous of your cranes. I’ve only ever seen cranes twice in my life – once they were flying up really high in the air and once they were at the Arsenal, but could only be viewed through a screen of trees.
I had no idea that they had such lovely tan/brown markings on their sides.
Thanks for sharing your photos, excellent as always…
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March 10, 2011 at 8:18 am
Wow, those great shots you took and I really like the second one from top since we don’t get to see the bottom of the cranes while on land. Hopefully, the next time, I will see them in your yard!
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March 10, 2011 at 8:19 am
Those pictures reminded me of the Wildlife Refuge we went couple years ago or so…
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March 10, 2011 at 8:35 am
I love this. And not a single one of them is worried about how they look in their swimsuits, either.
🙂
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March 10, 2011 at 8:45 am
I love that they’re all mingling together trading stories by the water cooler. That second shot is wild, so symmetrical.
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March 10, 2011 at 10:00 am
WooHoo! Pool party!!
Fabulous pictures as always!
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March 10, 2011 at 11:36 am
Do your boys pay any attention to all the birds that happen by? Your photos are fabulous as always!
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March 10, 2011 at 9:34 pm
Rosanne,
Suprisingly, no. 99 times out of 100, they don’t give the birds a second thought.
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March 10, 2011 at 5:32 pm
These are fantastic! Especially the perfectly symmetrical aerial show!!
Nancy in Iowa
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March 11, 2011 at 6:23 am
Wow! Wonderful photos!
What a privilege to have all these beautiful birds in your yard!
True the quote of Leonardo da Vinci.
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March 11, 2011 at 6:50 am
I’m happy to report the season’s first sandhill crane sighting in WI. Last Friday on our trail ride, four of them flew over our horses, chirping (?) all the way!
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March 11, 2011 at 6:53 am
C,
It’s just simply wondrous, isn’t it? 🙂 There have been fewer and fewer here this week… the swallows will be here soon. 😀
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March 11, 2011 at 8:25 am
Beautiful. Looks like a great party!
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March 11, 2011 at 6:16 pm
Glad the Sandhill Cranes, the geese and the Mallards find safe haven in your corner of the world! Let me know if you need a birder to keep an eye on them!
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