It’s been twenty-five years since my first visit to Bosque del Apache and it’s just as magical now as it was then. It’s not the same but it is as magical! For those who have never been here, it’s the winter resort for Sandhill Cranes (mostly Greaters) and Snow Geese (with some Ross’). The count is 60k Snow Geese and 12K Cranes on the refuge right now. This morning was like every morning on the refuge, gorgeous as the sun slowly rose and kissed the birds sleeping on the ponds. This is a sample from the morning shot with D4s / 800mm as the crane shook off the night and ready itself for the day. Seen some good old friends, both two legged and feathered so I’m looking forward to a grand weekend in the sanctuary of Mother Nature!