Sandhill Crane Family 2014

Sandhill Crane in Deltona, FL retention pond

Nesting duties change. Previously there were two eggs and now down to one. (late April 2014)

April 2014 - Sandhill crane nest built in middle of Deltona, Florida retention pond.

Doing some housekeeping on nest before changing nesting duty.

Sandhill Crane being photo bombed by a mallard duck!

Nest in jeopardy of being flooded from rains.

Early May 2014 -- heavy rains encroach on nest. A few days later, not much left of nest and no sign of egg.

Sandhill crane at Deltona FL retention pond

Sandhill crane at Deltona FL retention pond

Last day checking on nest which was no longer viable. More rain.