Whooping Crane (Grus Americana)

[Bo Zarts]

Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, Texas - February 2026
© 2026 Bo Zarts Studio

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. Wow, what a great shot!

I think it’s a miracle that you got his feet just hitting in the water.

[CrispyQ]

2. Perfect timing!!

Great shot!

[brer cat]

3. Great shot, Bo. Thanks for sharing.

[niyad]

4. Gorgeous

[Figarosmom]

5. Ran onto one while hiking.

Startled one in it's nest and it startled me as it took to flight. Largest wing span I've ever seen.

Good shot.

[JMCKUSICK]

6. Just WOW! Thank you Bo Zarts

[popsdenver]

7. Anyone know

how many there are left in existence???????

[Bo Zarts]

8. Between 500-600

The population of Whooping cranes reached a low of around 12 about two decades ago. I'm happy to report that this year I again got photos of proud Whooper parents with a beautiful colt (young Whooper). I'll post those pics in a day or few.

It's 5:30 AM CST and I'm headed back out on the water for a full day of shooting. I don't get much time for photo processing until I get back home to SC next weekend. But I do try to get at least one photo ready every day.

[popsdenver]

9. Thank you BZ

I remember almost 60-70 years ago, when I was a yungin' that we were down to something like 12.........