Date: 1/2/26 6:57 am From: Michael Fialkovich <0000012b4af48ab0-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: migrating Sandhill Cranes, Crawford Co.
Interesting you mention this because there were two reports of a flock flying over Allegheny County yesterday.
It seems we get them flying over in December the past few years. Not sure why this time of year.
Mike FialkovichPittsburgh Area, Allegheny County
On Friday, January 2, 2026 at 07:26:22 AM EST, Kendall Zook <kendallzook98...> wrote:
I had an interesting bird report from a friend and neighbor yesterday. He
photographed a large group of Sandhill Cranes flying high overhead
mid-morning. I one picture, he has 109 birds so the flock had at least that
many individuals. Sandhill Cranes are quite common in Crawford by now, but
the local cranes winter here, mostly at Pymatuning. If I remember correctly,
200-300 cranes winter in smaller flocks across the Pymatuning area. So I
doubt a flock this large would be local Sandhills. Would these be migrating
Sandhill Cranes from further west, blown east by the storm system passing
through right now? I'd be interested in hearing comments or thoughts.
