[Tweeters] Brady Loop Common Crane

[MARVIN BREECE]

Yesterday (1.7.23) when I arrived at Brady Loop in Grays Harbor County at about 8AM, there was no crane to be found.  After a couple of hours or so, the COMMON CRANE made an appearance with 17 SANDHILL CRANES at the east end of the loop.  I didn't see them arrive; I received a tip from a thoughtful birder.  The birds were distant & the ongoing rain varied in intensity.  But what the heck, this is bird watching, not a trip to the zoo.  No complaints.



I didn't see the Golden Eagle.  There were both TRUMPETER & TUNDRA SWANS. Shorebirds included many BLACK-BELLIED PLOVERS, DUNLIN, KILLDEER & a few GREATER YELLOWLEGS.  I missed the earlier reported LESSER YELLOWLEGS, but I suspect it was there.  


The variety of Canada/Cackling Geese was interesting.  There were quite a few of the very dark DUSKY CANADA GEESE & some MINIMA CACKLING GEESE too.  And other forms I can only guess as to their identity.  


VIDEOS:  https://flic.kr/ps/376fhN





Marv BreeceTukwila, WA
marvbreece at q.com<mailto:marvbreece at q.com>
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