Sandhill Cranes slide across the frozen marsh as they struggle to fly off to the feeding ground after spending the night at the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in San Antonio, New Mexico. The cranes freeze in place as night temperatures drop and then free themselves when the sun warms the water.

Sandhill Cranes slide across the frozen marsh as they struggle to fly off to the feeding ground after spending the night at the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in San Antonio, New Mexico. The cranes freeze in place as night temperatures drop and then free themselves when the sun warms the water. Stock Photo
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Contributor:

Raqqa Media Center / Alamy Stock Photo

Image ID:

FTP5NM

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57.1 MB (2.7 MB Compressed download)

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Dimensions:

5472 x 3648 px | 46.3 x 30.9 cm | 18.2 x 12.2 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

8 December 2015

Location:

San Antonio, New Mexico

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This image could have imperfections as it’s either historical or reportage.

Sandhill Cranes slide across the frozen marsh as they struggle to fly off to the feeding ground after spending the night at the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in San Antonio, New Mexico. The cranes freeze in place as night temperatures drop and then free themselves when the sun warms the water.