Whoopers (if i.d. is correct) aren't from the Aransas flock, as all  
are accounted for.  As to the Wisconsin-Florida experimental bunch,  
there's been no word that they aren't where they are supposed to be.

Edge Wade
Columbia, Mo
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On Feb 5, 2011, at 10:23 AM, Chase Darr wrote:

> Hey all,
>
> I don't usually like posting things from other states, but this  
> sighting is
> close enough and "important" enough that our south Missourians may be
> interested in checking it out.
>
> A birder from Harrison, AR (<1 hr due south of Branson on Hwy 65)  
> reported a
> potential fly-over sighting of 10 WHOOPING CRANES that were flying  
> low,
> indicating looking for a place to land.  All the field markings  
> were there,
> including black by the face and black wing tips, which combined  
> seem to rule
> out White Pelican.
>
> Northern Arkansas did just get 3-5" of snow in various locales.   
> Weather
> permitting, I'm sure other Arkansas birders will be around to check  
> it out.
>  This would be an incredible sighting if it holds up.
>
> I'll be keeping tabs on it, but won't be posting anymore about it  
> here.
> Contact me off-list OR check it out for yourself here:
>
> http://www.birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/ARKS.html
>
> Cheers and good brrrrrrrding,
> Chase Darr
> Columbia, Boone Co., MO
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