Gruidae

Long-legged waders that are known to endure crazy hardships in migrating large distances.

Demoiselle Crane

Crane,

Sandhill Crane

Crane,

Common Crane

Crane,

Demoiselle Crane (In flight)

Crane,

Grey Crowned Crane

Crane,

Black-necked Crane (Adult)

On our way out of Pangong we saw the state bird of Ladakh, Black-necked Crane, along the bank of a small pond.

Crane,On our way out of Pangong we saw the state bird of Ladakh, Black-necked Crane, along the bank of a small pond.

Sarus Crane

In the fields of western UP where we roamed, I'm happy to report, Sarus Cranes outnumbered scarecrows 3:1.

Crane,In the fields of western UP where we roamed, I'm happy to report, Sarus Cranes outnumbered scarecrows 3:1.