Before today, I could count on one hand how many Sandhill Cranes I had seen (three!). Today, I happened to see a flock of 17, and then 4 more flew over.
21!!
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I like American Coots. Especially when I happen to catch a group of them as they splash into the water.
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I watched the Northern Harrier skim low across the line of reeds in front of me. Suddenly it turned and landed, looked into the reeds and around a bit, before leaving. Shortly afterwards, I spotted the Song Sparrow pop out.
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A pair of Northern Harriers were hunting along the pond in front of me. I noticed the large flock of American Avocets take off and snapped some pictures of them in flight. Caught the hunter among them.
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The clump of reeds was making a lot of noise. I have no idea how I saw the little Song Sparrow.
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