I went up to the N. Montezuma WMA today looking for SANDHILL CRANES, which I found. Saw 2 in looking north from Morgan Rd.; probably the usual pair.Then drove to the east end of VanDyne Spoor Rd. Had to park at the pavement end and walk in; looked too formidable for my 4WD truck. As I reached the marsh (appropriately named the Sandhill Crane Unit), I heard a long series of warning calls from a crane. I think it was distressed by a pair of ROUGH-LEGGED HAWKS circling overhead; maybe thought they were eagles, which abound in the area. I did not see the crane(s).Also saw my FOY CHIPMUNK tracks, and an E. MEADOWLARK.For the day, I saw 6 ROUGH-LEGGED HAWKS, and 4 GREAT BLUE HERONS.Did NOT see a single snow goose, although CANADA GEESE are many.Almost no open water yet. Steve FastBrooktondale --
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