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Wildlife Sandhill Crane Flies Over Wetland

A sandhill crane flies above the wetlands at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge near San Antonio, New Mexico, on december 02, 2025. The refuge's wetlands serve as a critical resting and feeding stop for thousands of cranes, geese, and other migratory birds moving along the Rio Grande corridor. Wildlife watchers and photographers gather each year to witness the spectacle as the birds arrive in the early morning light and settle in for the winter season. (Photo by Ronen Tivony/NurPhoto

Photo ID	#13052247
Date Taken	2 December 2025
Location	N/A
Photographer	Ronen Tivony/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Ronen Tivony/NurPhoto

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