When I first moved to Amery five years ago I woke to strange noises on early spring mornings. After two years when out on a walk I discovered their source. Sandhill cranes make a guttural barking sound when flying and at other times. They nest at the school down the block. Yesterday I heard my first of the year. Today when I heard it, I look up to find it soaring above my head. This is what will keep me sane right now.
Solace in Nature#1