Hawkwatch - Sunday, September 10, 2017

The morning started off with American Kestrels showing off their banana peel-like wingbeats. Merlins zipped over the dunes.  Raptor migration progressed throughout the day. American Kestrel numbers surpassed Osprey numbers today. It was an exciting day to be at the hawkwatch!

American Kestrels starting the day off with an early migration!

Juvenile Cooper's Hawk carrying a recently-caught Mourning Dove!

Northern Flicker flying past the hawkwatch

Merlin snacking on a dragonfly for breakfast.

One of two balloons seen drifting over the hawkwatch.
This litter travels beyond our reach and can cause great harm to animals.

Second balloon of the day. Please don't let them go.

Today's totals.