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BirdWatch: Rough-legged Hawk

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John Tschopp reports this week that it sounded like spring in his yard. The dominant song came from Varied Thrushes. There were also: Red-winged Blackbirds, Evening Grosbeaks, Steller's Jays, Purple Finches, Pine Siskins, Juncos, Black-capped Chickadees, Northern Flickers, a Downy Woodpecker, a Hairy Woodpecker and a Robin. Plus, he spent some time admiring, and wondering … Continue reading BirdWatch: Rough-legged Hawk

Bird Watch: Rough Legged Hawk Sighting and Bird Count details

Spotted this week, in the neighbourhood of Collins Road, a Rough-legged Hawk.  A bird of the Northern Tundra, the rough-legged hawk comes South in wintertime, making this sighting rare. A big bird, the name "rough-legged" refers to the feathers which cover the legs to the base of the toes. One of the hawk's most recognizable traits … Continue reading Bird Watch: Rough Legged Hawk Sighting and Bird Count details