Sandhill Cranes, Cackling and Greater White-fronted Geese, Red-headed Woodpecker in Somerset Co., 12-13-2011

5 Sandhill Cranes were seen in the vicinity of Randolph Rd. in Somerset County this afternoon. At 15:30 they were seen flying from the northern end of Randolph Road towards Schoolhouse Rd./Weston Canal Rd. At 16:10 they were seen in the corn stubble close to the road opposite 100 Randolph Rd. After a brief time the group of 5 flushed in the same direction as mentioned previously.

Jeff Ellerbusch reports 2 Cackling Geese, Killdeer and a continuing Red-headed Woodpecker this afternoon at North Branch Park in Bridgewater.

On Jersey Birds, John J. Collins reports from Duke Island Park that the Greater White-fronted Goose was observed in the Raritan River this afternoon.

Submitted by Jonathan Klizas

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