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Crane, Wren, etc



The Sandhill Crane the I saw on Thursday and Bob and Wayne saw on Friday was 
still here on Sunday.  It was flying overhead in the same area of Henderson 
County (southern NC mountains) between Ladson Road and the French Broad 
River.  This time I heard it before I saw it.  It landed in a corn field 
adjacent to the river between the spot where Ladson and Banner Farm Road meet 
and the river.  These fields are quite large, so it is a bit difficult to see 
the bird except when it is flying.  There's just too much field too pick 
through and they aren't all accessible.   
    I also saw the Marsh Wren that Wayne saw last week, so who knows what 
that bird is doing.  I assume it was the same bird as it was in the same 
place.  Also saw the first Tree Swallow for the year in Henderson County, 
although they have been in neighboring Transylvania County for a few days.
    I stopped by Lake Julian to check on the Canvasback that Wayne reported, 
but they were already all gone by 2pm.  Only one Redhead left.  Such is the 
way with Lake Julian.
Marilyn Westphal/Hendersonville
mjwestphal@unca.edu