More Raptors

As I searched out the clumps of songbirds, I noticed that they had become more secretive. Although I could hear the birds, visually acquiring them had become much harder. I found this young gal "hawking" over the area.




Suddenly, the resident male kestrel came on scene. He took a few passes at the young RTH.



Sometimes im amazed on how such a small bird can make such and intense noise!
He alit in a tall tree and continued scoping out the songbirds!

First, he posed a bit for the camera...


And then continued on.

More Songbirds

The last of the fall migrants continue to pour through the region. Hot on their tails is a shifting population of raptors. Here are some highlights.

Come Together, Part 3

Predators both old and new converge on the fall bounty! Here the annual rth's take up their favored perch.



While the resident kestrels find these migrants Veery easy pickings.




Here a young Coopers makes quick work of a junco!

Come Together, Part 2

A parliment of crows!

Come Together, Part 1

As the cooler air moves in, animals instintively form up into flocks. Crows, starlings, juncos, sparrow, raptors, even warblers can be found in large groups. Here's Part 1, the songbirds!














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