We get them at Turkey Point, too!
Pat Valdata
Volunteer Coordinator
Turkey Point Hawk Watch
On Tue, Sep 11, 2012 at 2:46 PM, Donald Sweig <skybirds.d...> wrote:
> Over the next ten days, or so, the big wave of migrating Broad-winged
> hawks will pass through the mid-Atlantic states. Broad-wings often
> migrate in very large numbers and large groups. At the right time with the
> right weather it is possible to see lots of them almost
> anywhere. September 18th or 19th are often the big days in this area.
>
> Look at the sky, especially clouds, and preferably with binoculars
> anytime you can. If you see a bunch of birds swirling around together in a
> cloud, or in the clear sky, you probably have a kettle of Broad-wings. I
> have seen very large concentrations of Broad-wings even over congested
> Northern Virginia.
>
> If it gets windy go to the hawk watches. Snickers Gap in No. Va. is often
> good for Broad-wings, especially on N.E.winds; and Rockfish Gap on I-64
> west of Charlottesville is an excellent hawk watch with folks to help you
> find the birds. There are also excellent hawk watches within an easy
> drive in Maryland (Washington Monument Park), and in Pennsylvania (
> Waggoner's Gap and others).
>
> Seeing 50, or 100, or even 500, Broad-wings at the same time in a cloud is
> a memorable experience.
> SO, KEEP LOOKING!
> * GOOD HAWKING**!!
> *
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> Donald Sweig
> Falls Church, Va.
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