Sandhill cranes take flight at sunrise at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in New Mexico. Photo: Ronen Tivony
The photo published in The Weather Channel’s “Weather Of The World: November 24–30, The best photographs of the weather taken around the world this week.”
About Sandhill Cranes
Sandhill cranes are large, long‑legged birds known for their loud, bugling calls and elaborate courtship dances. Many populations migrate seasonally, using key stopover and wintering areas such as Bosque del Apache to rest and feed in shallow wetlands and agricultural fields.
About Bosque del Apache
Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge is a 57,000‑acre protected area along the Rio Grande in southern New Mexico, established in 1939 as a critical refuge for migratory birds. Each winter, tens of thousands of sandhill cranes, geese, and ducks gather in its managed wetlands and fields, making it one of North America’s premier bird‑watching and wildlife photography destinations.
About Ronen Tivony
Ronen Tivony is an award‑winning wildlife photojournalist and workshop leader based in Florida, with more than three decades of professional photography experience. His images have appeared in major international outlets, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, BBC, CNN, The Guardian, TIME, and The Weather Channel, alongside his work leading wildlife photography tours and educational programs through Wildlife With Ronen.
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