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Sharp-shinned Hawk
Sharp-shinned Hawk, by Steve Thornhill
Friday, November 5, 2010
The Feeders at Kiptopeke
With the recent cooler weather, the bird feeders at the Kiptopeke Hawkwatch have suddenly become very busy, with many American Goldfinches, Purple Finches, Red-breasted Nuthatches and Pine Siskins (above) joining the more usual species.