An adult sandhill crane flew over the lake here in Maine at about 700-800 feet two days ago. It circled a couple of times then continued north. I had never seen one in Maine before (or any other New England state besides MA) and had to rub my eyes and pinch myself, but it was the real deal. 
 
 
 
 
 
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				"I'm a Setter man.  
Not because I think they're better than the other breeds,  
but because I'm a romantic - stuck on tradition - and to me, a Setter just "belongs" in the grouse picture." 
 
George King, "That's Ruff", 2010 - a timeless classic.
			 
		
		
		
		
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