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Every winter, the island of Kyushu in Japan plays host to one of the greatest avian spectacles on earth – the annual crane gathering, whereby up to 10,000 of these graceful creatures assemble en masse to escape the harsh Siberian winters. Comprising mostly White-naped and Hooded Cranes (although a remarkable seven crane species have been recorded), they congregate in the area’s fallow fields and rice paddies where they are both protected and fed by the local people. Rockjumper’s David Shackelford photographed these birds while leading a tour to the region. By Rockjumper - Worldwide Birding Adventures
Posted on: Thu, 13 Jun 2013 01:07:25 +0000

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