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.

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 ...