The volume increased with the daylight. We got up early to rise with the thousands of sand hill cranes that winter in Willcox Arizona. We staked out a spot where we heard low chatter and waited. Before long, a huge black cloud appeared against the mountains across the valley. Thousands, likely 10s of thousands of cranes were rising simultaneously to move to daytime feeding grounds. It was fantastic to watch. They swirled and milled in mass as smaller groups broke off to seek pasture land. We were close to a primary feeding spot so watched the waves of them come in. I have seen them before but it never ceases to amaze. We spotted a Bald Eagle hanging out here too.

We took the opportunity to try some local BBQ. Not spectacular but better than cooking!
And oh yes, back to using Laundromats. Oh joy..