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Cromwell Valley Park Hawkwatch

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Jim Meyers

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Jim Meyers

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Tue, 19 Apr 2005 19:41:35 -0400

Broad-winged Hawks are still migrating through Maryland, although spotting these high flying
raptors is a real challenge. With mostly clear skies and warm temperatures, Broad-winged Hawks
gain altitude quickly by mid to late morning. By noon they may be beyond the view of the un-
aided eye. My method this week has been to lie on my back looking straight up and spotting them
as they pass under a cloud. Even then, with large optics, they are difficult to discern. Only by their
flight behavior, at such altitudes, can we ID them as Broad-winged Hawks!

CROMWELL VALLEY PARK HAWK-WATCH  Tuesday  4-19-05
   Osprey -4
   Bald Eagle - 1    adult at 4:20 pm
   Sharp-shinned Hawk - 5
   Coopers Hawk - 2
   Broad-winged Hawk - 41
   A. Kestral - 1
  Unknown Raptor - 3

Coverage began at 3:30pm and ended at 6:00pm
To see other Hawk-watch reports visit HMANA's website at  www.hmana.org

Good Birding To All !      Jim Meyers