February 9, 2008
Brownsmead Birds of Prey
I did a Columbia River raptor survey today and managed a pretty good count that included some decent photos. A MERLIN was especially cooperative. The PRAIRIE FALCON that has been reported off and on over the past 2 month sat for a not too shabby digiscope and a RED-TAILED HAWK posed for a very nice portrait shot. I've included a PEREGRINE shot from earlier in the week to round things out.
As far as the raptor survey goes, this is the peak of "eagle season". I saw 36 today, most of them adults in pairs. Ten raptor species in total, including a BARN OWL and 3 WHITE-TAILED KITES.
Posted by mbalame at February 9, 2008 4:09 PM