MD Osprey:

An update on the previously reported Sandhill Cranes in Hagerstown ...

>From: [witheld]
>Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2008 09:44:17 EST
>Subject: Sandhill Cranes
>To: 
>
>Hi Phil
>
>I thought you would be interested to know that the Sandhill cranes 
>are still here.  This morning they were in the field behind us.  A 
>few of them were jumping up and down, which was a beautiful sight 
>and great enjoyment for our two labs!   They don't seem to be 
>bothered by humans and barking dogs too much.  It was still a few 
>acres away so I'm not sure how good the photos will be.  [snip] 
>Thanks for your help.  We feel really special to have these cranes 
>as our guests!


At 06:26 01/07/2008, Phil Davis wrote:
>MD Osprey:
>
>An interesting report from yesterday evening ...
>
>Phil
>
>
>>From: [withheld]
>>Date: Sun, 6 Jan 2008 18:27:55 EST
>>Subject: Sandhill Crane in Western Maryland
>>To: 
>>
>>Hello Mr. Davis
>>
>>I live on Blue Heron Lane in Hagerstown.  This afternoon in our 30 
>>acre field we saw five large birds.  My son got out his telescope 
>>and is "National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North 
>>America" and identified the birds as Sandhill Cranes.  I did as 
>>well.  We are used to seeing a blue heron or two, but these were 
>>definitely not them.  The plumage in the back and the red on the 
>>bill, as well as the estimated size from our second floor window 
>>point to the sandhill crane.  We tried to get some photos with a 
>>zoom lens on our 35mm camera.  I will have them developed tomorrow.
>>
>>They stayed for several hours, but I'm afraid in my efforts to get 
>>a little closer to them for a better shot I scared them away.  They 
>>flew southwest toward the marsh not far from our house.  Hopefully 
>>they will visit again tomorrow.
>>
>>I hope this is helpful to you.  I Googled the Internet to see who I 
>>should report this to.  Thanks.
>>
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>Phil Davis, Secretary
>MD/DC Records Committee
>2549 Vale Court
>Davidsonville, Maryland  21035     USA
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