Date:         Thu, 19 Feb 2009 11:55:15 -0500
Reply-To:     James Neves <jamesneves@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Georgia Birders Online <GABO-L@LISTSERV.UGA.EDU>
From:         James Neves <jamesneves@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Storms and Sandhills

GA birders,

I hope all of you and your families and properties are fine after last
night's storms.

All of the reports of Sandhill Cranes yesterday had me thinking.  Were there
larger numbers of Sandhill Cranes flying north yesterday ahead of the
storms?  Or, were there more seen because they were flying at lower
altitudes (as I've read birds often due when severe weather approaches)?  Is
there any connection?  I am reminded of the following post by Eran Tomer
(http://www.listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0502&L=gabo-l&P=R11048) that
was nominated for "best post."  I know that crane migration is greatly
affected by weather, but I wondered if there are accounts of large numbers
of crane sightings being a harbinger of severe storms.  I'd be appreciative
of any recommended reading.

Thanks,
James Neves
Athens, GA

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