[TN-Bird] Bald Eagles and Sandhill Cranes at Hiwassee
- From: Charles Murray <dro_1945@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2011 17:23:40 -0800 (PST)
Around 3:30 to 4:00 p.m. Thursday, January 13, I visited the old Blythe Ferry
landing in Meigs County. Hundreds of sandhill cranes were in view around the
edges of the Tennessee River, Hiwassee River, and Hiwassee Island. Going on to
the viewing area at the gazebo in the Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge around 4:15
p.m., I saw from 8 - 10 bald eagles around the frozen-over slough. Because of
the distance to a couple of the birds, I wasn't sure that those two were
eagles. All were immature birds. Any number greater than 8 is a new record for
bald eagles at one time for me! Lots of sandhill cranes were flying into the
area, although it seemed earlier than usual for them to be settling in for the
night. Based on these observations, there are still good numbers of sandhill
cranes in the area for the weekend "Sandhill Crane Viewing Days". You can view
a video about this event that was filmed by a Chattanooga television station
one week ago at:
http://wdef.com/video/scenic_city_outdoors_sand_hill_crane_days/01/2011
Charles Murray
Birchwood, TN
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