[cobirds] Sandhill Cranes - Boulder County

A flock of about 50 cranes thermalled (kettled) and then continued south seen while riding at about 130p near 66th and St. Vrain Road. Another sign of fall. A bit later riding by McCall Lake - Hwy 66 and 61rst(?) - a couple of noisy Killdeer caught my attention.  Within a few feet of the Killdeer, was a wading and feeding Long-billed Dowitcher (juv, we think), fairly close and acting quite tame.  Rolf Hertenstein  Lyons, Colorado