Frasier is one of the Sandhill Cranes at Busch Wildlife Sanctuary. Frasier’s parents unfortunately died after being struck by a car, leaving her orphaned. Neighborhood residents started feeding her, and she became too habituated to humans. Frasier was also sadly attacked by other Sandhill Cranes in the area, and that’s when she was brought to Busch Wildlife’s rehabilitation center. Frasier suffered a broken beak that grew back incorrectly, which would make it difficult for her to catch and eat food in the wild.
Sandhill Cranes are easy to spot. They’re large birds, reaching heights up to 4 feet tall, commonly found in urban areas such as neighborhoods, golf courses, and other open expanses. Florida Sandhill Cranes are a non-migratory species that nest in freshwater ponds and marshes. There are now fewer than 5,000 Florida Sandhill Cranes across the state, and they are listed as a state-designated threatened species.
