Haehnle Sanctuary Crane Count 10/16/2023
by Don Henise
It appears that some Sandhill Cranes have finally moved in from the north. A count of 122 roosting Sandhill Cranes was recorded for Mud Lake Marsh in Haehnle Sanctuary Monday evening. Another 300+ Cranes were counted as flybys, most of those landing in the property to the northwest of the Sanctuary.
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(Don Henise)
Other highlights of the evening were ducks including Northern Pintail, Northern Shoveler, American Wigeon, Gadwal, Blue-winged Teal, Wood Duck, and Ring-necked Duck. Five species of woodpecker were recorded including a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker.
eBird checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S152431436
Total Cranes Roosting: 122
Counters: Robyn Henise & Ross Green
Compiled by: Don Henise