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

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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

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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:
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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