Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Sandhill Cranes
Sandhill Cranes have such a distinctive sound. And this is a bird species that has been around for 10 million years! And although dinosaurs went extinct about 65 million years ago, I like to imagine the call of the Sandhill Crane is similar to them. I took this 15 second video clip last Memorial Day weekend.
More info:
Cornell Bird Guide - Sandhill Crane
International Crane Foundation - Sandhill Crane
More info:
Cornell Bird Guide - Sandhill Crane
International Crane Foundation - Sandhill Crane
Labels: birds
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
The Piping Plover
IHT - In aid of a bird, some inconveniences for people
I have not been able to confirm it yet, but I think I have seen Piping Plovers on Neebish Island. My goal for next year is to get a picture of one. Just another reason to keep your ATV off the shoreline.
US Fish and Wildlife Piping Plover Fact Sheet
I have not been able to confirm it yet, but I think I have seen Piping Plovers on Neebish Island. My goal for next year is to get a picture of one. Just another reason to keep your ATV off the shoreline.
US Fish and Wildlife Piping Plover Fact Sheet
Monday, July 02, 2007
Least Bittern Spotted In Munuscong Bay
From The Mining Journal - Heavy leaf cover is challenging area birders
The Cornell Ornithology Lab describes a Least Bittern as a:
The Cornell Ornithology Lab describes a Least Bittern as a:
A ...tiny heron, furtive and surpassingly well camouflaged, the Least Bittern is one of the most difficult North American marsh birds to spot. Despite its inconspicuousness, however, the species can be rather common within appropriate habitat in its breeding range.
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