This mornings trip to Long Point yielded 150-175 Sandhill Cranes at the Big Creek NWA. These birds were very active and loud. Small groups of 3-12 were coming and going for the full hour we were there. I counted 150 before I lost count with all the movement. They were putting on a spectacular show with flights around the marsh and surrounding areas. Wonderful to watch.
Also present was a Northern Harrier hunting the marsh in front of the Sandhills and an obliging American Kestrel amused us for a few minutes as it perched and hovered over the paths and lawns in the surrounding area. Before we left, we were visited by a rather large, mature Bald Eagle who perched in one of the trees behind the cranes. You could easily view the crances from the second (older) observation platform along the NWA path. With all the activity this morning, I would also expect a drive around the local corn fields should produce some good views. All in all a great morning for a craniac and hawkwatcher. Good birding to all. William (Bill) A. Brown Paris, Ontario, Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] "William A. Brown" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm for information on leaving and joining the list. As well as general information and content guidelines.
