Date: 11/4/25 9:24 am From: Jennie Brooks <2014birder...> Subject: Unidentified large threesome flyover
This morning at 8:25 a.m., SE of NW 150th and N. Western (OK County), I saw three large birds fly over in a V formation. I didn't see them until they were over the trees and then out of sight. The only characteristics I noted were long necks that appeared white and long thin bodies. Several options were pointed out to me, including Ross's Goose, Snow Goose, Whooping Cranes. The thing is dark wing tips did not catch my eye and I think I'd have noticed them. Upon looking at the arrival/departure lists for Oct and Nov, I saw Sandhill Cranes. How unusual would it be to see only 3? I'm also wondering if anyone else saw them on their trek south. They were flying rather low which makes me wonder if they overnighted at the Gleneagles neighborhood pond. I realize in the future I need to take better notice of identifying features, but I was preoccupied trying to get my camera for a photo. Any input is much appreciated. Thank you, Jennie
