Cranes are known and revered in cultures around the world for their elegance and grace, and their ancient love song and dance. These faithful lovers, dedicated parents, and brave fighters are enduring symbols of longevity, happiness, and love.
Though they are not naturally social birds, cranes seek safety in a crowd when they migrate to and from their breeding grounds. On arrival, the cranes act like lovestruck teenagers, even though most are long-term couples, as they spread their wings in a graceful courtship dance. Sharing parenting duties, the cranes protect their nest, then feed and train their chicks until it is time to migrate to their winter quarters. Their staging grounds attract birdwatchers and photographers wishing to catch a glimpse of these graceful and iconic birds gathering in small flocks with their young.
