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250 plus Sandhill Cranes - near Owen Sound 10/25 2016

JW
Jerry Walsh
Tue, Oct 25, 2016 10:33 PM

Three flocks totalling more than 250 Sandhill Cranes today late morning on A Line, just off hwy 21 just west of Owen Sound. This general  area gets good flocks of migrant Sandhills every autumn.

To reach this location, take hwy 21 west from Owen Sound, then take Bruce Road 10 by turning right from hwy 21. There is construction at this corner, so watch for the flag people! Take your first right off Bruce Road 10, which is A Line, and continue along, watching the fields and sky on your right. Chances are that you will soon see and hear good numbers of cranes. If the cranes are not around I suggest trying some areas farther north near Bruce Road 10. Checking out "our" Sandhills is something we look forward to every autumn!

Good birding
Jerry Walsh
Owen Sound

Three flocks totalling more than 250 Sandhill Cranes today late morning on A Line, just off hwy 21 just west of Owen Sound. This general area gets good flocks of migrant Sandhills every autumn. To reach this location, take hwy 21 west from Owen Sound, then take Bruce Road 10 by turning right from hwy 21. There is construction at this corner, so watch for the flag people! Take your first right off Bruce Road 10, which is A Line, and continue along, watching the fields and sky on your right. Chances are that you will soon see and hear good numbers of cranes. If the cranes are not around I suggest trying some areas farther north near Bruce Road 10. Checking out "our" Sandhills is something we look forward to every autumn! Good birding Jerry Walsh Owen Sound