New Dawn

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  Tibor Kercz, Hungary

Otowa-bashi bridge („Sound of Wings” bridge) is one of the bridges over the Setsuri-gawa
river which runs in Tsurui Village. A roost of Red-crowned Crane is formed at the
downstream in winter. This site is the only place where people can observe cranes at roost
without threatening them. In the early mornings in the coldest periods of January and
February, flocks of the Crane can be observed roosting here in the river fog, in the mist
or sometimes in the diamond dust. The Red-crowned Crane, which lives in the boundless
expanse of wetlands, was called 'Sarurunkamui' which means the 'God of Wetland' in their
language, with feeling of awe and respect.

Awards AFIAP distinction