8 October 2013 The earliest Sandhill Cranes have been recorded at Hiwassee Refuge is October 1st, so seeing small flocks of cranes at this time is not unheard of. They usually start arriving in more significant numbers around Thanksgiving. David Aborn Chattanooga, TN ---------------------------------------------------- Just had 33 Sandhills flying relatively high over the Cleveland Regional Airport here in Bradley Co(Tasso Community). Seems very early to me- but I'm not sure of the usual arrival dates. Best- John Champion Cleveland TN Bradley County