An elegant Blue Crane wanders through the idyllic meadow in search of food (00011082)

Description: The Blue Crane (Anthropoides paradiseus), also known as the Paradise Crane, is the national bird of South Africa and an endangered species. It is frequently spotted along the picturesque Overberg Blue Crane Routes. Lucky observers may witness the mesmerizing dance of the Blue Cranes. The majority of the world's population of these majestic birds can be found in the area around Caledon, in the Western Cape region of South Africa.

Location: Western Cape, Garden Route Game Lodge, South Africa

Date of Capture: 22.07.2002