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Sharp-shinned Hawk
Sharp-shinned Hawk, by Steve Thornhill
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Bald Eagle Banded at Kiptopeke
This handsome hatch-year Bald Eagle was captured and banded today at the Kiptopeke Hawk Banding Station, the 3rd ever for the station. Bander Bob Chapman was assisted in processing by Hawkwatcher Kyle Wright.