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The Sentinels: Cranes of South Africa
Daniel Dolpire; David Allen
Synopsis "The Sentinels: Cranes of South Africa"
In September 2013, photographer Daniel Dolpire set off on a passion-ate odyssey that would consume the next five years of his life. The Sentinels Cranes of South Africa is the culmination of that epic journey. It is little wonder that cranes so captivated Daniel s heart. These are amongst the most stately and spectacular of all birds. The largest of them are the tallest flying birds on the globe. Their plum-age is typically striking and the family is acclaimed for the intricate patterning on their faces and heads. The habits of these elegant birds are no less entrancing. Their joyous and acrobatic dancing is simply breath-taking. The sounds of their resonant trumpeting calls are amongst the most powerful and evocative in the avian world.Sadly, cranes also feature amongst the most threatened of birds. No less than 11 of the world s 15 species are now considered in danger of extinction. The main dangers come from the wanton destruc-tion of the expansive wetlands that these birds are so reliant on for their continued survival. But other perils intrinsic to our increasing-ly crowded planet also take their toll. The demise of cranes is by no means unavoidable though. They are adaptable animals capable of living alongside humans if they are afforded a measure of tolerance.South Africa supports three crane species. The courtly Blue Crane oc-curs nowhere else in the world and is the country s national bird. The majestic Wattled Crane is one of the most critically endangered birds in South Africa. The ornate Grey Crowned Crane is one of the world s most beautiful birds but, worryingly, it seems to be decreasing across its broad African range even faster than the other two species.The Sentinels is a photographic festival celebrating the beauty and uniqueness of these remarkable birds. Daniel travelled through the heart of South Africa s crane country meticulously documenting these birds in their natural habitat. He shares with us priceless im-ages of cranes as they go about their daily routines. Daniel draws us deep into the hidden lives of these species, revealing the most inti-mate details of their activities. Towards the end of the project, Daniel brought in local ornithologist David Allan to ensure that the volume was underpinned by a scientifically rigorous text.The Sentinels provides an unmatched window into the allure and wonder of South Africa s cranes and focuses our attention on the very real dangers they face.
