Birds of Prey

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These days, “raptor” is more likely to conjure up an image of a Toronto basketball player or one of those lithe, cunning dinosaurs of Jurassic Park fame, than the birds of prey to which this term more correctly refers. But the real raptors, which collectively include eagles, hawks, kites, harriers, falcons, the osprey, owls and, depending on your source of reference, vultures are every bit as fascinating and worthy of our attention.

UPPER PROVIDENCE — Every day since 1999, the bird watchers of the Rose Tree Park Hawk Watch can be found with their eyes pressed to binoculars from late August through November, peering into the sky in hopes of spotting a migrating eagle or falcon as it.

The fall migration of meat-eating birds of prey is now going on. And it’s something to behold.

Fall migration is one of the best times of year for birding. Local birds leave town, and those from northern areas pass through. Migrating geese and songbirds that won’t be spotted in the backyard again until spring come to mind, but there’s another group of birds that also engage in these cross-continental seasonal journeys: raptors.

Some might consider raptors the bad boys (and girls) of the bird world, but I think it’s unfortunate that they’ve acquired that reputation. Sure, their antics may seem gruesome, but they are among nature’s finest hunters. And yes, it seems that almost everyone has a tale of a Cooper’s hawk harassing backyard birds.

Who wouldn't want to sink their talons into this raptor fun?

Raptors and owls are the highly-skilled hunters of the avian world, and Wildlife Trust nature reserves can be some of the best places to see them in action. Simon Barnes shares his thoughts on his favourite birds of prey and reminds us of just how special they are.

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