Cold Front Coming South with the Hawks

Cooler weather doesn't mean that thermals quit rising to the stratosphere, or that hawks can't fly beyond the blue. But it does mean that kettles can be seen lower than on hot days a lot of the time. Some cloud back ground really always helps. And cold weather has pushed nearly every Broad-wing out of the north. They know that nature is telling them to get where they are going. No storms has meant they haven't had much to dodge in our area, and haven't sat out the rain and winds. They just fly on that broad front you hear us talk about. Yesterday, Bill was blessed to see what a little rain could do to cause the birds to gather a bit a little north of us. They like company, and Kettling: Not a record day by any means. Just a rewarding one for all the hours Bill and others have put in. Here's the report:

Check us out over on facebook at the Soddy Mountain Hawk Watch page. Wonder if this little guy who was released on Saturday, joined the kettle yesterday? Nice to think he might have. God give him all the strength he will need. Susan Schott releasing a bird rehabbed by Alix Parks, a member of the Happinest Team.

Have a great Birding Day! Jimmy and Cynthia