We made it back to the Crane Ranch Wednesday. We are camped right dab in the middle of Camp Crane. We have a view of the bayou and Crane Lane. Although the view of the bayou is limited.
Three of the HQ Crew were hanging out under the blind in the shade this hot afternoon.
We visited the G15 Eagle nest to get a few pictures before they get their bling tomorrow. One of the parents was perched in a nearby tree, looking majestic as always.
The Eaglets were laying down in the nest. It is a much better view since the removal of a limb last year.
The Yellow Jasmine and Confederate Rose were in bloom along Beasley Road.
We heard the elusive sound of the cranes in the backyard this evening. 6 of the HQ gang were strutting in the backyard then down the middle of Crane Lane. We heard them for about an hour. What a way to be welcomed back!!
We had a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker visit in Camp Crane this afternoon.
Thursday was Eagle Banding Day! A day that we get to hold an Eaglet. A great way to start our first day of this volunteer gig.
We had the resident herd of deer at Camp Crane this morning.
On our drive into the refuge, an alligator was hanging out at Firetower Pond.
We spent the afternoon manning the visitor center and talking with some great folks.
Friday morning we got the plant markers along C. L. Dees trail updated. The Southern Coastal Violets and the Primrose-leaved Violets are in full bloom.
The afternoon was spent working in the visitor center talking about our favorite subject, the Mississippi Sandhill Cranes.
Saturday we walked the C. L. Dees trail and the Fontainebleau Trail and then worked in the visitor center.
We found a small turtle in the parking lot, an Alabama Red-bellied Cooter.
After work, we headed to Crossroads.
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