Today at the observation tower at Funk WA, there were a few yellowlegs and a 
Bald Eagle but the best sighting there was a rail.  Unfortunately it was too far 
and too short a look to tell if it was a Virginia or a Sora (or maybe even 
something more exciting).  But while the tower was only moderately interesting, 
Wilderness Rd provided quite a bit of excitment.  First we notice a very large 
number of Great Blue Herons (finally decided on about 35; mostly young ones but 
quited a few adults too).  Then a dog ran through a distant field and a very 
large flock of Sandhill Cranes lifted off, swirled around for a bit and then 
gradually dispersed.  I would guess close to 50, possibly more.  Then, just as 
we were tiring of counting herons and cranes, a Willet flew over head, north to 
south.  Hoped he would put down in the pond on the south side of the road but he 
didn't seem too.  Also had an Osprey and 3 Bald Eagles.  All of this activity 
took place in the 1st large pond, coming from the east, north side, between 
11:00 AM & noon.

Laura Dornan
Louisville

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