A Winter Wren, Northern Shrike, and the ice on Mud Lake: we got the hint. This will be our last crane count at Haehnle Sanctuary for this year. 

Two cranes did land in the marsh and lots were seen moving in the area to the north and north west this afternoon. The Northern Shrike returned again and there were lots of ducks moving about. Some gathered on the ice and some found the last remaining liquid water available in Mud lake Marsh.

Remember Haehnle remains a vibrant habitat all year long, so come and visit through the winter and into next crane season.

Crane counters:  Gart Siegrist, Don Henise, Robyn Hensie, Steve Jerant, Ross Green (not shown)

You can view past postings and historical crane counting data at http://www.haehnlesanctuary.org/crane-count 

Crane counters: Don Henise, Robyn Henise, RossGreen, and Gary Siegrist

Compiler: Steve Jerant

Submitted by Steve Jerant

Crane Count-2

Species count-29

Pied-billed Grebe

Canada Goose

American Black Duck

Mallard

Gadwall

American Wigeon

Ring-necked Duck

Hooded Merganser

Northern Harrier

Sharp-shinned Hawk

Red-tailed Hawk

Sandhill Crane

Ring-billed Gull

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Downy Woodpecker

Horned Lark

Blue Jay

American Crow

Black-capped Chickadee

White-breasted Nuthatch

Winter Wren

Eastern Bluebird

American Robin

Cedar Waxwing

Northern Shrike

European Starling

Red-winged Blackbird

Common Grackle

House Finch