Comments on: Sandhill Cranes in Pennsylvania

By: Kate St. John

Kate St. John — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:54:19 +0000

Brian, in Pennsylvania, sandhill cranes are mostly reported in the western part of the state though in small numbers. One crane has been a winter regular at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area (Lebanon/Lancaster Counties), a few stop by Wyoming County in March and one was seen recently at Green Pond in Northampton County. They are very rare in eastern PA though during migration (late March, early April) a few may be found almost anywhere in their preferred habitat.

Check ebird.org for sightings. Click on Explore Data > Range and Point Maps > enter “Sandhill Crane” for the species and zoom in.

By: Brian Keeny

Brian Keeny — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 02:07:45 +0000

Have we ever seen any around East Central PA, near Blue Marsh Lake, or in Berks County at any time ?

By: Kate St. John

Kate St. John — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:12:22 +0000

I’m not sure about the sandhills’ return date because a few are seen in northwestern PA throughout the winter. 23 were in Crawford County in late December. Another was seen near Linesville on Feb 9. Use the search box on this website to find species in PA. http://birding.aba.org/maillist/PA01

By: Susan Haase

Susan Haase — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 17:09:11 +0000

I just recently found out through an acquaintance that Sandhills have been nesting near Dushore, PA. I’ve seen them out West, but had no idea they could be found in the East. A new horizon, just like the Bald Eagles in the Susquehanna River area that can be viewed fishing and raising their young.
When do the Sandhill cranes usually arrive in PA?

By: sharon leadbitter

sharon leadbitter — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:07:42 +0000

I think my cute-o-meter just had a meltdown …….. BLAAAUUUGGHH!!! (passes out from cuteness)

I also wonder how long before we see them in SW Pa … the Blue Herons have moved back in … I guess it’s just a matter of time