Species: Sand Hill Cranes | Location: Nebraska, United States
During the months of March and April, over 500,000 sandhill cranes descend for a stop-over in the Platte River Valley of Nebraska. Here they compete for mates as males show their finery to disinterested females (some even dance). They also refuel for their continuing migration northward. This photo was taken on the Platte River near Kearney, Nebraska - the Sandhill Crane Capital of the World.
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About The Photographer
Marcos Rocano is a photographer and paramedic based in Iquitos, Peru. As a paramedic on the expeditionary cruise ship Zafiro, his responsibilities include accompanying guests on all boat and land excursions on the Peruvian Amazon. His passion is photographing and documenting wildlife of the Amazon.
