A flock of forty-eight cranes heading north today, issuing instructions to each other with their bugle-like honking. They must have spotted Arezzo in the distance since they sudden;y turned sharp east and flew straight over our valley – a rare treat. If these guys are heading north, spring must be on the way – rather early!

Canon 90D with Sigma f5-f6.3 DG OS HSM C lens at various lengths. ISO 2000 1/640 at f8.