You can hear them from afar. And when you see them, they often fly away because they are very shy birds – cranes.

This migratory bird is considered a symbol of good luck and vigilance – think of the Japanese origami crane.

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The crane (Grus grus), also known as the grey crane or Eurasian crane, is a member of the crane family (Gruidae). In Europe it is largely the only crane species; the demoiselle crane's range only begins in the Black Sea region. Cranes live in swamps and moorlands in large parts of northern and eastern Europe, but also in some areas of northern Asia. They eat both animal and plant food all year round. The population has increased significantly in recent decades, so the species is not endangered.

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1. Schönbeker Moor – Bridge Over the Höllenau loop from Loop

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2. Bridge Over the Höllenau – Mushrooms in Schönbeker Moor loop from Schönbek

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3. Haus am Schülper Moor – Schülp Peat Works loop from Schülp b. Nortorf

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Elevation 60 m

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Monday 16 February

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-4°C

66 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Location: Dätgen, Rendsburg-Eckernförde, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

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Cranes at the Shore of Naturpark Westensee

1. Schönbeker Moor – Bridge Over the Höllenau loop from Loop

2. Bridge Over the Höllenau – Mushrooms in Schönbeker Moor loop from Schönbek

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