Re: [MDOsprey] Sandhill Crane in Easton
Leslie Roslund (Lroslund@bluecrab.org)
Fri, 12 Nov 1999 14:20:32 -0500
Crane seekers - The Sandhill Crane near Easton was present this morning,
November 12th, at 9:30 a.m. Good viewing of the bird was fully available
from Tarbutton Mill Road. The bird was feeding in the meadow behind and to
the right of the pond, with a dozen or so Canada Geese near by. Elsewhere
in the field or on the pond there were several hundred Canada Geese and a
few Mallards. Sandy seemed very happy in the company of the Canadas. Most
of the time his head was down while feeding, but when he did lift it, his
neck appeared relatively thick and his facial markings were pretty light.
This is a tall bird! When Canada Geese passed close by, it seemed that his
leg length was about the same as the full height of the Geese.
(Yesterday, near noon, I had checked for the Crane with no success. The
pond is his resting place, but he probably goes elsewhere to feed at
certain times of the day. Most reliable viewing will likely be during
morning or evening hours.)
Les Roslund
Lroslund@bluecrab.org
Easton, MD