These range in size from small ducks and waders up to storks, although the Siberian crane has not been seen for several years.
From the bridge, the cranes on the fantail could barely be seen; beyond that was blank whiteness.
However, cranes of the central group were last seen in 2002, and there were only four cranes.
Scaffolding and cranes can now be seen in the area, an old warehouse district on the edge of the rebuilt modern downtown waterfront.
These cranes are seen only during this time.
The crane is a symbol of immortality and is seen as the bird of long life.
During breeding season, both the male and female cranes are often seen with mud streaking their feathers.
During this period, cranes are seen flying at high altitudes over the mountains.
Similarly, trucks, cranes and bulldozers were seen abandoned on the land which is now known as Priyadarshini Park.
The thieves, two vehicles and the crane were seen on closed-circuit television.