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Rick Sussman
Woodbine,MD






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From: Rick Sussman <>
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Sent: Fri, Jul 16, 2010 8:20 am
Subject: Re: [MDOSPREY] Sandhill amicability


Parke<
I think it is, at least with lone birds. Several years ago, my wife and I went 
o visit my mom in her nursing home in Florida, in winter (just north of 
rlando). We were staying at her home with my sister, and several times while 
riving into and out of her development, we watched an adult Sandhill Crane with 
 chicks, feeding right beside the road. They were oblivious to our presence, 
ven when we drove up to take photos (right beside the car practically). As long 
s we stayed in the car, they seemed very tame. The development has erected 
igns to beware of the cranes so they don't get hit. They would also 
ccasionally show up in the yard as well (nice yard bird!).



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rom: Parke <>
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ent: Fri, Jul 16, 2010 7:14 am
ubject: [MDOSPREY] Sandhill amicability

 went to see the crane.  There was a birder/photographer stalking it.  I
lled up closer to the bird in my auto (staying on the road) and shut
f the ignition.  It immediately walked over to within 50 ft of the
to and seemed to wait for something and then wandered off.
s this tame nature usual?
arke.