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Sharp-shinned Hawk
Sharp-shinned Hawk, by Steve Thornhill
Sunday, October 23, 2022
Gray Kingbird
This Gray Kingbird, a rare visitor from the south, was found near Kiptopeke on Oct 18...note the heavy bill, dark mask and long notched tail...and...another one was found a few days later not far away! Photo Brian Taber