[Maine-birds] Shaker Bog Sandhills and Hawks

Paddling Shaker Bog Poland from route 26 access 2 Sandhills Cranes relocated from west shore to marsh bordering Colbath Rd at north end. 8 least sandpipers 5 species of raptors including a river of Hawks forming kettles as north wind turns south. 950 Broad-winged Hawks estimated. Easy count as they rose above ridge line I was watching. 

Challenging counting while standing on a floating bog

All BWHA in 40 minutes

Dan Nickerson 

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