Whooping Crane

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22Jul - Zoo, San Antonio, Texas

The largest crane in North America, 5 feet tall

9Mar - Aransas Wildlife Refuge, viewed from the Intercoastal Waterway

blue crab, a favorite snack

a clam, another favorite

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maybe its found another clam

These birds have sensitive feet.  They can feel a eel, clam, crab, etc., when they step on it.

14Mar - Aransas Wildlife Refuge, viewed from the Intercoastal Waterway

crane on the left has a snake in its bill