A Sandhill Crane was seen flying West over the Bronx Zoo this afternoon (Mon 5/9) around 1:20 pm. Bird was at good altitude, and on approach from E was first visible as just a dark silhouette. Without binoculars, I assumed it might be a Double-crested cormorant. With bins, I could see the outstreched neck and legs, and for a nanosecond guessed maybe Glossy Ibis. Happily the bird continued West towards my stationary position allowing the finer details of form and shape to be seen. In view for about a full minute. Unexpected treat for a lunchtime skywatch!
Todd Olson, Greater NYC -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
