Sandhill cranes, which are famous for their loud calls and sometimes causing traffic jams, have surprised people by doing something new.
These magnificent birds, found in Central America, North America, and Eurasia, are now showing up at people's homes and knocking on their doors.
If you're skeptical, just watch the amazing video below to see this heartwarming behavior for yourself.
The Sandhill Crane Knocks On The Woman Door Every Morning
In a quiet suburban area, an incredible friendship formed between a lady named Autumn Cochella, and the sandhill cranes. She often shares her videos with sandhill cranes in her TikTok account called Carl the Crane. This unusual connection became a big hit on the internet when her videos of their daily meetings went viral.
Thanks to The Dodo's YouTube page for compiling her videos into a 3-minute-long video so we can watch them. And you know what? The video has been viewed over six million times in just a few weeks.
Source: Carl the Crane
The video begins with a sandhill crane standing at the glass door of Autumn Cochella's house. The woman recording the video warmly says, "This crane visits me every morning."
To everyone's surprise, the crane starts knocking on the door, almost like it's saying, "I see you in there, answer!" In a cheerful tone, the woman replies, "Good morning to you too!" She affectionately calls the crane "Carl" because of his regular visits.
Carl Introduces His Friends And Family With The Woman
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The story gets even more heartwarming when, at 51 seconds into the video, Carl shows up with some friends. The lady in the video introduces them as Carl, Carla, and Junior. Over time, we witness the fascinating relationship that blossoms between the woman and her feathered friends.
In the video, she mentions how she's seen Junior grow up with Carl's guidance. Carl taught Junior essential skills like finding food and, of course, knocking on the neighbor's door.
The bond between the woman and the sandhill cranes deepens as they continue to visit regularly, making each day a bit more extraordinary than the last.
Later on, Carl and Carla had two adorable crane chicks, called Kevin and Kyle. The crane parents proudly introduced their new family members to their human best friend. This heartwarming moment melted many people’s hearts.
Fascinating Facts About Sandhill Cranes
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Sandhill cranes, scientifically known as Antigone canadensis, are part of the Gruidae family. You can find them in Central America, North America, and Eurasia. These birds are pretty large, weighing between 7.1 and 11 pounds and standing at an impressive height of 3 to 4 feet. They possess a wingspan ranging from 5.5 to 7.7 feet.
The U.S. National Park Service recognizes sandhill cranes as one of the largest birds. They are known for their fearlessness around humans, making them a unique and captivating part of our natural world.
Source: Carl the Crane
The lovely story of the sandhill cranes's everyday visits and their friendly relationship with a nice neighbor reminds us that unexpected friendships can be wonderful.
So, the next time you spot a sandhill crane in your yard or on the side of the road, remember to cherish and be kind to these amazing creatures who can bring joy to our lives in the most unexpected ways.