This is the week to begin seeing the returning Broad-winged Hawks. On the return trip, don't expect to see the masses in a kettle that we hope for in the fall. Part of learning about migration is to expect different things in different seasons, and in different years.
However, I saw my first Broadwing on Monday of this week, an immature, missing feathers. It's wing windows were so bright in the sunlight, that I almost ticked it off as a Red-shouldered. But its body size and the fact that it was circling in tight little rounds as the wind carried it along, screamed, "WAIT! Look again." Getting to a spot where I could see it without the brightness of the sun, I could clearly see the wings pushed forward, and the paring knife shape. It was close enough in a bit to see the classic banding on the tail.
My first Broad-wing of the Spring Migration. It was on a definite Northerly path, even though it was meandering in its circles. My only regret was not having my camera around my neck. It's that time!
Keep Looking UP!
Cynthia
P.S. Jimmy says he wants to post soon a couple of days we might go to the mountain. I have a 3 year old grandson playing ball, so I have to schedule around his Saturday games, but not a big deal. We go when we can. As soon as he decides, I will let you all know. Take a chair yourself. Bill Haley plans to go some if he can. I suspect there are others hankering to see a few - so you might not find yourself alone.
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