Sandhill Crane

A little on the windy side, but a nice day overall that did bring decent numbers out to Reifel. The most vulnerable Northern Saw-whet Owl along the east dyke trail decided to return today of all days after being absent from that location for almost a week. That meant the volunteers, myself included, took turns keeping an eye on it. I did manage a couple of quick walks during the course of the afternoon when not watching activity around the owl. There have been a few additional Sandhill Cranes spending the winter in the sanctuary in addition to the resident pair.

Sandhill Crane
Sandhill Crane

They were together in the centre display ponds,

Sandhill Crane
Sandhill Crane

… and provided the best photo op for me today.