Raptor ID for Beginners

In this online presentation, Hawk Mountain Senior Research Biologist David Barber will walk you through the basics of identifying raptors in flight and share tips used by seasoned hawk watchers locally and around the globe.
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[@coolrae1979]

My nephew and I really enjoyed this video. He's 7 and loves raptors.

[@karlbe8414]

I recently road my bike along side of a Northern Harrier Hawk. White rump patch was evident. What a expert flyer! coming within 1" of the levy road as it crossed in front of me several times. It seemed to be utilizing me as a prey distractor. I rode parallel with it for several minutes. My new favorite hawk, now that I know what it is. Northern California, bay and marsh area.

[@withvinayak]

Wow that’s amazing to know! These birds are so smart!

[@bmwfizix1]

Excellent program to help birders learn their hawks!

[@iggy711]

Loved this!

[@carbine090909]

Wonderful thank you!

[@frankhopkins7032]

That was outstanding!!! Thank You!!!!

[@hucks1000]

Hawks are so cool : )

[@adrian.banninksy]

Thank you for this educative video! Watched it several times. I have a passion for raptors, especialy for bald eagles, ospreys and golden eagles. These eagles have settled in my country, the Netherlands, for the last years. As you see, you also have reached the Netherlands with you video. Thnak you, once again!

[@Mad_Ancient_Computer_700AD]

Wonderful presentation! Definitely saving this for future reference.

[@HawthorneHillNaturePreserve]

What an excellent presentation! Just what I needed. Thank you 🙏

[@naturewildlifeteam4793]

It is very useful thank you

[@echolude]

This was really helpful!

[@willdasilva4459]

What type of binoculars do you suggest and how much?

[@allensiebert5801]

Thank U

[@anythingontwowheels7350]

is summer a good time to visit Hawk Mountain for birding?

[@HawkMountainSanctuary]

Summer may be good for songbirds and other animal activity, but we only see raptor migration during the fall and spring, mostly so in the fall. Our fall migration starts august 15!

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Hi

[@robinfourniermatchmaker7166]

Get to the BIRDS story! Stop talking about yourself!