[birdky] RPT: Hardin County Sandhill Cranes, 2/15/2015
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- Date: Sun, 15 Feb 2015 19:58:01 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
Tanner Shepard, Meg & Tommy Quarles, my sister and I enjoyed some time with the
Hardin County Sandhill Cranes late this afternoon. The epicenter of activity
was again at the Dranes Lakes along KY 1375. I suspect there were in the
neighborhood of 2500-3000 in the immediate area. They were *not* very happy
about the lakes being completely ice-covered, and groups began heading both
south and northwest in search of open water to drink. I suspect by this time
tomorrow they will have plenty of snow to "drink" but no food obtainable. It
will be very interesting to see what they do ... simply ride it out, or head
north or south. This afternoon there was a trickle of birds coming in from VERY
high from the north, and I'm thinking there are at least a few birds engaged in
reverse migration. With sub-zero temps later this week, and a snow pack
covering all available food, one would have to think they'd head back south,
but maybe they have fed well enough all winter to just lay low for several
days???
bpb, Louisville
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