Yesterday and today Sandhill Cranes were very active at Hiwassee Wildlife
Refuge in Meigs County at Birchwood. Yesterday, many kettled and flew south.
However, both yesterday and today many came into HWR. I think the numbers of
cranes are the highest so far this season.
There was also a noticeable increase in the number of ducks today. However, the
numbers of ducks may still be lower than some weeks ago. Late in the day today,
I saw a swan in the slough at the viewing area of HWR. I am not an expert at
identifying swans. I did note in the low light remaining today that it has a
black bill.
Charles Murray
Birchwood, TN
