Mississippi River Lock & Dam 13 Greeting Card IMG_5837

Two sandhill cranes (Antigone canadensis) forage in a shallow wetland at Mississippi River Lock & Dam 13 in Fulton, Illinois as large wet snowflakes swirl around them — golden-brown plumage dusted white, reflections shimmering below, the snow falling so thick it softens the whole scene into something almost dreamlike. Spring and winter colliding on the Upper Mississippi.

This card is also available in a festive holiday version featuring the same iconic image — with Santa hats added for a little seasonal cheer.

• Size: Landscape folding card, 7” wide × 5” high
• Print: Archival pigment inks on archival glossy cardstock — colorfast and fade-resistant for years to come
• Interior: Blank with matte finish — write your own message
• Back of card: Blank, with the Midwest Wilderness Connections logo and the following description along the bottom edge: “Sandhill Cranes in a Spring Snowstorm. Mississippi River Lock & Dam 13, Fulton, Illinois. — Midwest Wilderness Connections www.MidwestWildernessConnections.com”
• Envelope: Archival white envelope included
• Frame it: The fine art photo is display-worthy on its own — fits a standard 5”×7” frame

A meaningful gift for a birder, crane enthusiast, Illinois nature lover, or anyone who appreciates the stubborn beauty of wildlife carrying on through a late spring snowstorm. Perfect for any occasion — or no occasion at all.

Also available as a fine art photo print. Click here to see the photo print options.