Tired after their flight over the Baltic Sea, cranes are gathering at Pulken in Kristianstad to be fed and rest their wings, according to officials. The birds, which are about over a meter tall, require substantial food during this stopover. Bosse Svensson, a retired former farmer, has the task of feeding the cranes with barley twice a day.
In his spare time, he enjoys birdwatching, a hobby that complements his role in supporting the migratory birds. The funding for this feeding effort is shared, with the county administrative board covering half the cost and Kristianstad lagerhusförening, an organization run by farmers, donating the other half. Cranes are known to live in monogamous pairs and can reach about 20 years of age, traits that contribute to their stable populations during migration.
According to Bosse Svensson, this group of cranes has also been a bit naughty, though the specific behaviors that led to this description remain unclear. It is not known why the cranes specifically choose Pulken in Kristianstad for their gathering, how many are in the group, what the total feeding costs amount to, or how long they will stay at the site.