Every year at the beginning of April, thousands of cranes gather at Hornborgasjön for raising and eating food. Many tourists and photographers also gather to watch this spectacle that attracts both old and young. These are pictures of birds and humans from one day in early April 2017.
Feeding cranes near the lake
Many visitors gather with campers near Bjurum church
Early-bird photographers
Cranes flying in to the feeding areas at dawn
Cranes gathering to feed
Early morning light near lake Hornborga
Cranes near the visitor centre
Taking photos from one of the platforms
Crane photography
Young Crane-photographer
One of many female photographers
easy access near road and cranes
Cranes near the visitor centre
Cranes near the visitor centre
Cranes calling out in the cold morning
Cranes calling out in the cold morning
Many older binoculars in use
A crowded platform near the visitor centre
Older spotting scope - "Blykowa"
Trying to adjust the hight of the tripod can be rather difficult