Sandhill Cranes
Just heard Sandhills going over Hyde park. (Photos from New Mexico, not Hyde Park).

Just heard Sandhills going over Hyde park. (Photos from New Mexico, not Hyde Park).

Another question for 2022 gulls class: with these long narrow wings with black wingtips I thought I had what species? But what species is it actually?
Mills pond today. Do you remember what to look for? 2 birds.
And so it goes — Grackles are next. They’re actually fun on the Bolivar Peninsula!! (you’re on you own for females (ask the males)).
Here’s a courtship or territorial display of the Cooper’s Hawk. He climbed higher and higher and spread white feathers at the base of the tail, then very deliberately flapped wings up all the way , then all the way down. Cool sight to see!! LE Woods picnic grounds, Davis Mountains, 3/17/25.
Here’s a cool little visitor to the hot tub last night I also heard them on Masters telecast yesterday.