After a successful morning on the Rockfish Valley Trail, I headed over to the Hawk Watch later in the afternoon. There weren't many raptors to be seen, but we were treated to a few Bald Eagles, a female Northern Harrier, a few Broad-winged Hawks and Ospreys, and some resident Red-tailed Hawks. The highlight for me was a close flyover by a juvenile Bald Eagle.
Adult Bald Eagle
Juvenile Bald Eagle
Juvenile Bald Eagle
Juvenile Bald Eagle
Juvenile Bald Eagle
Female Northern Harrier
Broad-winged Hawk
Osprey
Red-tailed Hawk
An interesting Rock Pigeon with white wing bars also paid us a visit.
Rock Pigeon
I was at the Hawk Watch from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. There were a good number of Bald Eagles, a few hawks and Ospreys, and several American Kestrels. A cool front moved through the area late this afteroon bringing northwesterly winds that should push a good number of migrating birds through the area.
Adult Bald Eagle
Adult Bald Eagle
Adult Bald Eagle
Sub-adult IV Bald Eagle
Osprey
Female American Kestrel
Female American Kestrel
Juvenile American Kestrel