| Common Name | Sandhill Crane |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Antigone canadensis Number observed: 1 Details |
| Type of Report | Out-of-Season |
| Date of Observation | 01/17/2024 |
| Number Observed | 1 |
| Reporting Observer's Name | Richard Littauer |
| Mailing Address | 5 Dennis Way Island Bay Wellington, Wellington 6023 New Zealand Map It |
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| Date Completed | 08/10/2024 |
| Names & Emails of Other Contributing Observers | Brent Stephenson |
| Latitude of Observation (enter 0 if unable to provide) | 44.9789 |
| Longitude of Observation (enter 0 if unable to provide) | -73.0985 |
| Place Name | I-89 |
| Township | Swanton |
| County | Franklin |
| Vermont eBird Checklist URL | ebird.org |
| Time of Day | 01:01 PM |
| Length of Time Observed | 5 minutes |
| Maximum Estimated Distance from Bird (in feet) | 1500 |
| Minimum Estimated Distance from Bird (in feet) | 500 |
| Noteworthy Weather Conditions | Cloudy. Snow on the ground. |
| Optical Equipment Used for Observation | 500mm camera. Binoculars. Scopes. |
| Observer’s Previous Acquaintance With This or Similar Species | All of us have observed the multiple times |
| I certify that any attachments included with this report were captured during this observation event. | |
| Description of Habitat | Harvested corn field. |
| Behaviors Observed | Walking through corn field. |
| Description of Vocalizations | None. |
| Verbal Narrative & Description of Observation | We saw a Crane while driving at the speed limit on the highway. I initially thought it was a Heron, before realizing it was a Sandhill Crane very shortly after. I pulled over and we all got out and looked at it. |
| Relative Size & Shape | Long legged, gray bodied bird with red head feathering and distinct gait. |
| Head | Red crown. |
| Upper Back | Gray. |
| IMPORTANT: What similar species were eliminated when making the identification and how was this bird different? | Heron was thrown out due to coloration. Other cranes are uncommon and weren't considered. |
| Other Notes & Comments | Photographs taken. Distinctive gait. |
| This report was written from notes taken: | Immediately After |
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