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Whole lotta buglin' going on

Published on January 6, 2015, by Damon Bridge

 

 Photo - John Crispin.

Amazing sights and sounds here in Somerset... with lots of ritual strutting and bugling going on...

The cranes have been mostly on Wetmoor in recent days... best viewed  from the public footpath that runs along the South side of the River Yeo to the East of Langport.

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Happy Christmas from the Great Crane Project!

Published on December 19, 2014, by Michael Wilson

Where are they now?

Published on December 1, 2014, by Michael Wilson

Through November, the group of around 70 birds in Somerset broke up into smaller units with birds being seen on maize stubbles and pasture near the river Yeo to the east of Long Load, on Aller Moor and on Southlake Moor. A group of around 40 have started regularly visiting Aller Moor where the banks of the River Parrett give an elevated position and better chance of seeing them. Try walking part of the River Parrett trail between Oath footbridge and Willow Bridge at Stathe.

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" The Flying V "

Published on November 27, 2014, by Damon Bridge

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What 'A Celebration of Cranes'!

Published on November 24, 2014, by Michael Wilson

After a big build up, it finally happened... and it did not disappoint!

 

Photo - John England.  One of two giant cranes made at community workshops during Somerset Art Weeks.

A Celebration of Cranes - 22nd November

Published on October 20, 2014, by Michael Wilson

Somerset Artworks (SAW) and The Great Crane Project are collaborating on 'A Celebration of Cranes' - a celebratory project working with artists, musicians, local schools and communities. An illuminated lantern procession with spectacular crane puppets, dramatic costumes and live music with The Big Noise Street Band will take place on Saturday 22 November at 4.30pm.