Albatrossity
This is the last set in this series, as fall is slowly giving way to winter here in flyover country, with migration slowing down and winter residents settling in. To me much of the joy in fall migration is the return of our winter hawks, a diverse mix of Red-tailed Hawk subspecies, falcons, and the occasional Rough-legged Hawk. I have yet to see the latter this season, but here are some pics of some of the others, as well as a winter-resident sparrow or two.
Harris’s Sparrows are abundant and vocal specialty birds of this part of the country. They nest in virtually inaccessible parts of Canada, and they are one of the last passerine species in North America to have their nest and eggs described. When they appear irregularly outside of the Great Plains they are rare enough to attract crowds of birders, but here they are an expected and welcome part of the winter bird scene.
On The Road – Albatrossity – Fall in Flyover Country #4Post + Comments (18)