On Tue, 24 Feb 1998, Bruce Fischer (Volt Computer) wrote:

> I have a chance to take my Dad birding in the Vancouver/Portland region this
> weekend (2/28). He'd really like to see a Sandhill Crane. Are they around
> this time of year? Where would be the best spot to find them?
>
> Thanks for any help.
>
> Bruce Fischer - stump123 at aol.com
> Federal Way, WA
>

A major group of cranes was still just west of Vancouver Lake on Saturday.
They were primarily in a muddy field about 1/2 mile west of the lake, on
the north side of Lower River Rd.

I'd also recommend Oak Island Rd. on Sauvie Island.

Cranes are certainly moving at present--my wife had a flock of 200
circling over downtown Portland on Sunday afternoon.

Ray K

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