Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Big Brother is Watching (Sort of)

Red Tailed Hawk, Robert Rafton
Raptors - that is, hawks, eagles and vultures - are well into their fall migration now. And, as is the case every fall, someone is watching them: the Greater Toronto Hawk Watch. These are experienced bird-watching types who monitor and count the various species as they make their way to parts south. Check out their site to understand their mission and to find the areas where the count takes place. You can even watch the count in progress most days throughout the fall.

Of course telling you about the hawk watch was just a cheap excuse to show this Red-tailed hawk. Let's face it, you can never put up too many pictures of hawks. (Click to enlarge.)