The 49 birds we saw today just about equalled the other 9 February days combined. Bill Williams and I saw our first Ospreys...3 of them...4 Black Vultures, 4 Bald Eagles, 2 Red-tailed Hawks and 36 Turkey Vultures crossing the river...a decent total and species mix for February.
A light southeast wind and air that warmed rapidly from a low of 20 last night produced good flight conditions. There were no other migrants noted, except for the usual waterfowl.
Brian Taber
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Sharp-shinned Hawk
Sharp-shinned Hawk, by Steve Thornhill
