On the wintering grounds, Crane #8-14 is the most playful in the group. She entertains her cheery self by dancing—all the time! Crane monitor Beverly Paulan says #8 dances to greet the day and to say good night. She dances in the pen and out, alone and with others. No wonder this joyful young crane has been dubbed “Tiny Dancer.” Click on Beverly's video clip to see #8-14 dance with her partners in play—first with a shell and next with a feather:

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