This photo was taken from a distance of this sandhill crane's nest, where she was caring for 2 baby cranes. The nest area was not disturbed in any way. This crane's nest was located in a park in Malabar, Florida. The mother crane proved to be a good mother, taking excellent care of her babies. The father crane was in the distance, not visible in this picture. The nest and birds were photographed from afar, without disturbing them in any way.