Hi everyone,

This is my first attempt at a community contest like this. I hope I follow the rules correctly. If not, please forgive me.

So, you're thinking "Pterydactyls? What is this dude smoking?", right? Well, if you've ever seen one of these land in a field, you'd understand the nick name. They are so big that they usually walk instead of fly, especially for short distances.

I've seen them in three US States (Michigan, Florida, Nebraska). Well not these specific birds, but the species at least. And they are revered highly in Japan as well.

Do you know what it is, yet?

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That's right, a Sandhill Crane!

This particular family hangs out in my parents' back yard during the winter. They usually have one or two chicks before they leave for the summer to cooler climates.

My parents are a little upset with them, though. They like to attack the screen porch on the house, and make big holes in it. No idea why, though. Maybe they will thank me and score me a prize in this contest for keeping my parents from wringing their necks? One can hope.

Thanks for checking this guy out.