Sandhill Cranes, Franklin Twp., NJ, Mar. 11, 2013 (photo by Jim Mulvey).

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The JerseyBirds listserv has a few reports this week of the Sandhill Cranes of Franklin Townhip. These are the fist reports of the Franklin Cranes since early January. Jim Mulvey viewed three of the Sandhill Cranes on Randolph Road, Franklin Township today. All photos in this post are Jim’s. Of course, the photogenic Pacific Loon of Morris Plains is also represented.

Sandhill Cranes, Franklin Twp., NJ, Mar. 11, 2013 (photo by Jim Mulvey).

Sandhill Cranes, Franklin Twp., NJ, Mar. 11, 2013 (photo by Jim Mulvey).

Pacific Loon, Morris Plains, NJ, Mar. 11, 2013 (photo by Jim Mulvey).

Pacific Loon, Morris Plains, NJ, Mar. 11, 2013 (photo by Jim Mulvey).