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A Threatened Species in Florida
Yes, Florida sandhill cranes are a threatened species in Florida. There is an estimated 4,000 – 5,000 cranes remaining in Florida. This is hard to believe when you live in my community. We see these large birds everyday as they stroll through the neighborhood. They think they own the place! If they are crossing the road when you […]
Florida Sandhill Cranes Raise Young on Lake Tsala Apopka
Florida Sandhill Cranes mate for life and work together to raise their young. Mom lays 1 – 3 eggs in a nest and dad helps incubate the eggs. The chicks hatch thirty days later and within 24 hours leave the nest with the parents. The young stay with mom and dad for 9 – 10 months when they […]
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