Cranes symbolize lots of things - peace, longevity, happiness. I read that they can fly at over 20,000 feet to traverse mountain passes, and therefore they are viewed in some cultures to be intermediaries between heaven and earth. The dance they are famous for is a mating ritual or flirtation of sorts, to attract a mate they will keep for life. And they usually lay two eggs each season, but the parents only fly with one, as the other one doesn't survive long enough to reach flight stage. That's why you can usually see them flying in threes.
The Festival at Bosque del Apache attracts folks from all over the world. As I drove to Socorro last Saturday, I was certain I had much to learn from these creatures, that they could unlock some secret that could drive me to the end of 2010 with purpose.
Upon my arrival to the wildlife refuge, I pulled over to see a small group foraging in a pond on the way to the visitor center. It was a welcome sight for me. But my arrival didn't have the same effect on the cranes apparently.
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