Hello Ontbirders, Today, Kellie Superina and I birded the Long Point area. At 14.50, we observed at least 290 Sandhill Cranes in a field of cut corn. Though this species is common in the area, I thought the quantity was remarkable enough to be worthy of mentioning. This is certainly the largest congregation of Sandhill Cranes the two of us have ever seen!
Also of note, a mature Bald Eagle was seen from BSC HQ flying over the Long Point Inner Bay with a partially-eaten kill. Although it was not being harassed, it dropped its meal, only to catch another meal in the water within a minute of this happening. Again, although Bald Eagles are a relatively common sighting in the area at this time of year, the behaviour was noteworthy. Happy birding! Annarita London, Ontario Directions: From Highway 401, take the exit for Highway 59 south, near Woodstock. Follow it to Lakeshore Road (County Road 42) and turn right (west). The Sandhill Cranes were observed to the west of the intersection of Lakeshore Road and Long Point Road (Highway 59), on the south side. BSC HQ is located to the east of the same intersection, along Front Road. Sent from my iPhone _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to [email protected] For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
