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Mont Co Sandhill crane - yes today; plus a raven!

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Jeff Shenot

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Jeff Shenot

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Tue, 2 Mar 2010 14:33:15 -0500

Andy, et. al.:

I went out to look at lunch.  It was present and visible from Elmer School Rd at about 12:00, in field north of entrance to facility.

While driving back, I saw what I thought was a buteo leisurely flying above W. Willard Rd.  It was flying low and seemed to be following along the road, headed north (same as me).  Seen first just south of Spurrier Ave., something was odd about it but I could not figure it out.  As I caught up to it I realized it was black, not a buteo, and - a raven!  I slowed down to match its pace and watch it, and it kept flying right over the road.  I had a great view of it as it flapped and glided directly above me no more than about 40-50 feet from my vehicle (seen through my sunroof).  It kept this course along the road for about 700-800 feet until it veered off just before the High School (east).  I kept driving and did not attempt to see where it went from there.

Cheers!
Jeff Shenot
Croom Md