Nothing that has not already been seen but a very nice afternoon
nonetheless.  Arrived about 4pm to see the first 4 Sandhills land between
the islands and began feeding along the water line (on what??).  About 15
minutes later the other 4 arrived.  About 4:50pm 5 of the cranes lifted off
majestically and flew to the N.W., followed a few minutes later by the other
3.



Also saw 2 immature and one mature Bald Eagle around 4:30pm.



Another birder spotted a black swan close to the road.  It was fearless and
allowed many pictures to be taken.  Probably escaped from a local farm.
Here are a few pictures.
http://picasaweb.google.com/mvalencic/BlackSwanAtLaDue#
<http://picasaweb.google.com/mvalencic/BlackSwanAtLaDue>



A group of 7 swans was across the lake near the dam.  Too far away to tell
if they were tundra or trumpeter.  Definitely NOT Mute Swans.  Long black
bills could be seen through the scope at 60x magnification.  Hooded
Merganser pair, two Ruddy's. lots of Ring-billed Gulls, Mallards, Coots, and
two Killdeer.



Matt Valencic

Chagrin Falls, OH


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