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| Peregrine Falcon |
It was another search for the Gyrfalcon in Hadley, Massachusetts............another dip! (birder talk for failing to see the target bird). But it was a great day for raptors and sparrows!
We witnessed the pursuit of a Peregrine by the much smaller American Kestrel.
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| American Kestrel chasing a Peregrine |
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| Kestrel trying to chase the peregrine out of his territory. |
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| Northern Harrier scanning the fields |
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| Northern Harrier |
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| Rough-legged Hawk - light phase |
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| rough-legged hawk |
A Vesper Sparrow, who should have been much further south, posed nicely.
as did this Savannah Sparrow, who also should have been further south.
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| Savannah Sparrow |
This is the winter area for the tree sparrow, they go further north in the summer.
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| American Tree Sparrow |
Love how he's holding onto the upright branch!
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| American Tree Sparrow |
