Haehnle Sanctuary Crane Count 09/23/2024
By Don Henise

(Don Henise)

The second week of crane counting was a bit uneventful. It was a cloudy afternoon with temps in the mid 60s. We tallied 42 bird species throughout the afternoon and evening. One highlight was a few Lincon’s Sparrows, one near the overlook and several near the lower benches by the apple trees. A number of Wood Ducks and Great Egrets were observed flying in and out of the marsh all evening.

Lincoln's Sparrow (Melospiza lincolnii) (Don Henise)

Only 11 Sandhill Cranes stayed to roost in Mud Lake Marsh, but 117 others were counted flying past the sanctuary.

Total Cranes Roosting:  11

Counters:   Don Henise, Robyn Henise, Mike Bowen, Ross Green

Compiled by:  Don Henise

Complete eBird checklist:  https://ebird.org/checklist/S196287631