Just before noon today, my wife and I watched a Swainson's Hawk circling
around and soaring over Presqu'ile Park before gliding off to the east.
At first glance, the shape and the dihedral wings led to a quick
tentative identification as a Northern Harrier, but as soon as the
binoculars were on it the distinctive underwing pattern of an adult was
clearly visible.
--
Fred Helleiner
186 Bayshore Road,
Brighton, Ontario, Canada, K0K 1H0
VOICE: (613) 475 5309
If visiting, access via Presqu'ile Provincial Park.
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