I visited Slimbridge on September 24th and saw 14 cranes. They were a long way off but still able to get shots using my 500mm and cropping the images.
Nice shots CJ, I assume that's a youngster with them?
Three adults and a juvenile - nice!
Lovely shots CJ
Mike
Flickr: Peak Rambler
Yes, also had great views of two Hobbies from one of the hides but they were either too far away and not in good light to get useable shots, although when blown up to 200% I can clearly see one has caught a dragonfly which it then eats, or too close and moving too fast.
If you go to Slimbridge next summer, go up to Frampton Court - they have Hobby there buzzing about over the pools catching the dragonflies.