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Sandhill Crane in St. Louis? (1 Viewer)

PaulS34

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While walking my dog this morning he and I spotted a large (40"+ tall) wading bird standing on a neighbor's patio. The bird was variegated grey. When it departed, it flew with its neck extended and with a wing motion that was fast on the upstroke and slow gliding-like on the down stroke. I can't identify any other large wading bird with these characteristics, but I did not notice a red patch on its forehead. Might we have seen a migrating Sandhill Crane?
Thanks!
 
Good chance, Paul
Just looked at Ebird, has been a few up by West Alton
also out in St. Charles county

Was playing golf with my dad, down in Tampa,
4 Sandhill's walked up on the green we were on, no fear of us, or people in general
Seemed to be playing through
 
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