As sandhill cranes are a protected species, @mendidanielle couldn't really physically intervene to stop the crane's onslaught—besides, it's generally not a good idea to engage a wild animal ...

The sandhill crane’s gray and beige transit crate, similar to one for a large dog, was lined with blankets so the bird wouldn’t get injured in transit and its feathers would remain intact.

Young sandhill cranes are a cinnamon-brown and white color, and they do not yet have the distinct red patch on their forehead that adult sandhill cranes have. Adults are identifiable by this red patch ...

As sandhill cranes are a protected species, @mendidanielle couldn't really physically intervene to stop the crane's onslaught—besides, it's generally not a good idea to engage a wild animal ...