A raptor guide for reference from past posts...

Bald Eagles, Mom waiting for junior to land JAN 2021



  

Female kestrel Jan 2022

Ferruginous hawk Nov 2021

Swainson hawk Apr 2023

Red tailed hawk Nov 2021

Red shouldered hawk Apr 2023

Female Northern harrier Mar 2023

White tailed kite June 2022

Great horn owl Feb 2022

Red tail hawk 2 because color morphs vary, Nov 2021

Osprey/ trout March 2020

Rough Legged hawk Nov. 2021

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