Seward
Alaska Sporadic Bird Report
On May
8th, I received a call about a strange big bird in the street by the Seward
High School. The next evening, I found a beautiful SANDHILL CRANE napping
peacefully on the grass between an apartment building and the street in a busy
neighborhood on Phoenix Road. It looked like a fabulous lawn ornament.
The
long-necked, long-legged gray bird with the red forehead and golden eyes did
not seem the least concerned about the surrounding asphalt, cars, or buildings.
Over the next few days, many people reported it to the Alaska Sealife Center. No worries, they
were told, as long as it looks healthy, it's OK; just leave it alone, control
the dogs, and enjoy watching it.
Eventually
the majestic and mysterious crane disappeared. I hope it rejoined the other
cranes on their migration north from central California along the Pacific
flyway to the Cook Inlet area to nest.
Enjoy
the photos even though I am quite a bit late posting.
Happy Birding!
Carol Griswold
Seward Sporadic
Bird Report Reporter
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