Didn't get down to the Park until after 9am, but when I reached the Maintenance Yard a COOPER's Hawk flew off, seemingly disturbed by my presence.  Shortly after, a RED-SHOULDERED Hawk, juvenile, took flight, calling from back up toward the stables, but stayed in the area, soaring, offering great views.  It was later joined by an adult RED-SHOULDERED, and as I lay on the ground observing it, 3 RED-TAILED Hawks were soaring high above it.  The Red-shouldered, calling, flew up and challenged one of the Red-taileds.

Awesome.

Also seen in the yard were a MAGNOLIA Warbler and a COMMON YELLOWTHROAT.  A HOUSE WREN kept up quite a chatter.

Up by the stables, a YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER was on the bare tree by the open area north of the stables, along with a SCARLET TANAGER and 2 WHITE-THROATED Sparrows.

Earlier, I had seen a PILEATED WOODPECKER in the 17/18 Picnic area, along with GREY CATBIRDS and more White-Throated Sparrows.

Good birding,

Frank Powers
Glen Echo, MD