Jerry

Vultures are still more related to storks then hawks or falcons in spit of
the tradition.  It is not just because they eat dead things.  Many hawks
will also when hungry.  The subject line is "Eastern Neck Hawk Watch".  They
ain't hawks.

Raptors is not a taxonomical term.  I think hawk watchers need something to
count while they are waiting for a hawk or falcon to fly by, and they are
easy to recognize.  (Where is Steve Huy when you need him?)

The past time of counting hawks and falcons also started long before the
scientist moved vultures.  I say put them all alphabetical until the
scientist can figure out the real order.

Regards

George
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gerald & Laura Tarbell" <>
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Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 9:03 PM
Subject: Re: [MDOSPREY] Eastern Neck Hawk Watch - Saturday October 23


> George said: Vultures are not raptors.
>
> However, they are being listed on every hawk count in the country,
> including
> both Hawk Mountain and Cape May.
>    Jerry
>