There is a lot of myth and mystery that surrounds pregnancy still, and it is very difficult to sort out what the details in any individual case may be.. The new guidelines point out that while flying is safe for most pregnant women, there is some need for caution.
Sandhill Cranes are omnivores; their diet varies by location and season. They eat insects, rodents, snails, small reptiles and amphibians, nestling birds, the roots of aquatic plants, tubers, berries, seeds, and grains.
Many sandhill cranes are killed each year on Florida roads (see photo). Attracting cranes to urban areas increases the threat of predation (especially to young cranes) by dogs or cats. Further, the cranes' diets, which normally are quite diverse, are disrupted when they eat one food item (such as corn), consistently.