[mou] Hawk Migration-Mankato

[Chad Heins]

Hey birders!

The last couple of days have been very nice for raptor
migration here in Mankato.

Here are the highlights from the nine species seen:

Dark-phase Red-tailed Hawk yesterday afternoon.  This
bird was so dark that I initially thought it was a
Turkey Vulture in an odd glide position.  Binoculars
revealed the red tail though.

Multiple Peregrine Falcons including a single bird
which may be considering residency since it has
perched on and off again atop the cell phone towers
south of Bethany Lutheran College's campus for the
last couple of weeks.  

Other species:  Sharp-shinned, Cooper's, Broad-winged,
Turkey Vulture, Bald Eagle, Merlin, American Kestrel

Yellow-rumped Warblers are really starting to increase
in number too in the area.  

Happy Birding!

Chad Heins
Mankato, MN



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