Whitewater Draw 2537

by Robert Harris

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Whitewater Draw 2537

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Robert Harris

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This is number 2537 in a series of photographs of Sandhill Cranes and other waterfowl at Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area. Each winter, the sprawling wetlands of Whitewater Draw near McNeal, Arizona, transform into a sanctuary for thousands of Sandhill Cranes. Against a backdrop of rugged desert mountains, these elegant birds arrive in droves, their distinctive bugling calls echoing across the crisp air.

At dawn, the scene unfolds like a living painting: flocks take flight, their graceful silhouettes etched against a vibrant sunrise. The cranes wheel and glide over the marshes, a mesmerizing ballet of wings. By midday, they rest and forage, their long legs wading through shallow waters teeming with life, a stark contrast to the golden grasses and still waters of their winter home.

The cranes’ annual migration brings together birdwatchers, photographers, and nature enthusiasts, all drawn by the spectacle of this ancient journey. Here, time seems to pause as the timeless rhythm of migration connects the present with a primeval past, reminding visitors of the enduring ties between wildlife and the land.

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December 20th, 2022

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