Readers here know me and know how I do love my raptors, especially the singularly gorgeous and strictly seasonal (for my area) Ferruginous Hawk. Had a bit of a break from the dull haze of scudded skies that has beset Quincy and American Valley now since we started a series of storms back on the 5th of this month. Today the sun broke out just enough to motivate me to get on out of the house and onto my bicycle and get a few miles in. Heh heh. About 7½ miles by mapping it out, in fact. Good ride, and great results.
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When I go out in the winter time in my area I’m always on the lookout for the Ferruginous Hawk, as winter is the only time it’s around here. This year I’ve been fortunate to have the company of Buteo regalis since October 26. No such thing as seeing it too much. Click in here for my first report of October 26.
For your viewing pleasure:
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Checking in at All About Birds, I discovered this individual is in fact a juvenile light morph. Cool. I learned something new. I just love when that happens.
Today’s Fergie was not alone out there in the valley environs. Company included:
Final sighting of the day:
I do consider myself privileged to be able to enjoy some good hawk hunting from time to time. My previous three Ferruginous sightings since October:
Now it's Your Turn.
What have you noted happening in your area or travels? As usual post your observations as well as their general location in the comments.
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