[Tweeters] Sandhill Crane in Olympia

[Deborah West]

Anyone see a Sandhill Crane in Olympia today—August 8?  While crossing on the 4th Ave bridge, just west of Bayview Market, a large bird flew over. This was about 10:30 am.  Normally I would id it as a Great Blue Heron however this one had its neck stretched out while flying. I know a Great Blue Heron might take off with its neck stretched out but within a few strokes it is usually in the normal position. This bird kept its neck stretched out across the bridge and as long as we could see it flying north over the water. We pulled into the Bayview Market parking lot hoping to get another look but it was long gone.

Also, I though I saw red on the head but that might be because I expected red there. 

I would love to know if anyone saw this bird and got a positive identification. 

Deborah West
Olympia