Rob,
I'm sure that this is the European white stork that escaped from a private aviculturist and has been frequently reported this Spring, most frequently in the Kent Valley
Greg Toffic

>>> Rob Saecker <rsaecker at thurston.com> 07/15 1:31 PM >>>
Tweets,

just noticed this on the bird box; does anyone have any more info?

>
> July 1st , 1999, 3:18 p.m. Hi, this is Terry Eggers.
> 206-243-3936. Spotted a WHOOPING CRANE in the
> Kent Valley, approximately one mile north of Emerald
> Downs. It took off within 20 feet of the car and flew right
> over the top of the car, so it was an unusual sight. That was
> about 11 o'clock on 6/30, the last day of the month. Thanks
> again. Bye bye.
>

Rob Saecker
Olympia