A Winter Wren, Northern Shrike, and the ice on Mud Lake: we got the hint. This will be our last crane count at Haehnle Sanctuary for this year.
Two cranes did land in the marsh and lots were seen moving in the area to the north and north west this afternoon. The Northern Shrike returned again and there were lots of ducks moving about. Some gathered on the ice and some found the last remaining liquid water available in Mud lake Marsh.
Remember Haehnle remains a vibrant habitat all year long, so come and visit through the winter and into next crane season.
Crane counters: Gart Siegrist, Don Henise, Robyn Hensie, Steve Jerant, Ross Green (not shown)
You can view past postings and historical crane counting data at http://www.haehnlesanctuary.org/crane-count
Crane counters: Don Henise, Robyn Henise, RossGreen, and Gary Siegrist
Compiler: Steve Jerant
Submitted by Steve Jerant
Crane Count-2
Species count-29
Pied-billed Grebe
Canada Goose
American Black Duck
Mallard
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Ring-necked Duck
Hooded Merganser
Northern Harrier
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Red-tailed Hawk
Sandhill Crane
Ring-billed Gull
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Horned Lark
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
White-breasted Nuthatch
Winter Wren
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
Northern Shrike
European Starling
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
House Finch
