Hawk Ridge News October 20, 2005 Bird Business
Even though the numbers in October are not nearly as high as seen during the big Broad-winged Hawk flights in September, it is still spectacular to watch all these big birds migrate past the Ridge. Were getting into the peak time now for Red-tailed Hawks, Northern Goshawks, Rough-legged Hawks, and Bald and Golden Eagles. Come and visit usand remember to dress warmly! NORTHERN SHRIKES are here! SEVEN have been seen at the main overlook over the past week. SNOW BUNTINGS have also been moving throughover 45 were seen yesterdayand one hung around the main overlook today, checking out our gravel paths. HORNED LARKS, LAPLAND LONGSPURS, and BOHEMIAN WAXWINGS have been seen over the past week, and one BLACK-BACKED WOODPECKER was spotted at the main overlook on Sunday. Some other birds that have been showing up include PURPLE FINCHES (which migrate in varying numbers), EVENING GROSBEAKS, and large numbers (1,000+ yesterday) of AMERICAN ROBINS. For more information on the happenings at Hawk Ridge, including info on the migration, passerines, the raptor forecast, and upcoming programs, visit our website at http://www.hawkridge.org/about/news.html Happy hawkwatching! Debbie __________________________________ Debbie Waters, Education Director Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory P.O. Box 3006 Duluth, MN 55803-3006 (218) 428-6209 [email protected] www.hawkridge.org "I am a predator. I hunt for knowledge!" --4th grader, Northern Lights Elementary "Migration--it's a family tradition!" --4th grader, Great Lakes Elementary -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.12.3/141 - Release Date: 10/18/2005
