Carpathian Ed
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Today I had a flock of cranes (Grus grus) pass over the house migrating south from Poland. All summer we've had storks (which left just before the stag rut began) and I discovered that there is little info online to help birders discern between the two species in flight, so I'm posting a few photos to help with silhouetting them.
White storks (Ciconia ciconia) are obviously easily identified by their bright white colouring and the clacking of their beaks, and cranes by their incessant 'whooping', but when high up flying in formation these giant birds can be easily confused. Hopefully these (poorly taken) photos help a bit.
White storks (Ciconia ciconia) are obviously easily identified by their bright white colouring and the clacking of their beaks, and cranes by their incessant 'whooping', but when high up flying in formation these giant birds can be easily confused. Hopefully these (poorly taken) photos help a bit.