Quick Version: SLOW DAY! A few dedicated visitors remained with us for much of the day. Only one Sharp-Shinned Hawk in the hand today and not much until later ...
Quick Version: Things were pretty sluggish today. Some sprinkles early, gray skies,poor winds, and afternoon rain made for a less than perfect day. We did...
Quick Version: Clear skies and wind helped the number of raptors flying increase today. Sharp-shinned hawks in the hand made for great plumage/age comparisons....
The Quick Version: It was a big day--big birds, that is! Vultures and Eagles and Red- tails, oh my! Glorious weather, blue skies and sun made for comfortable...
Quick Version: Hawk watching was "a wash" today as stormy weather shut down the flight and any chance for views of migrating raptors at the ridge. Details: ...
Quick Version: Wet, damp, and cloudy. Another weekend of wet weather, but believe it or not, there is still good birding action to be had on such days. So if...
... Love this, Laura! I may have to incorporate it into the spirituality program. And read the book. Can a person buy it, or is it only available in a...
Quick Version: Today was yet another foggy and rainy day at the ridge. We had a few wonderful birds, a few wonderful visitors, and a combined total of much...
Quick Version and Details: Once again, we were forced off the ridge by inclement weather. Watch the weather forecasts for a change tomorrow or Wednesday....
Quick Version: As the weather cooled down and mist continued to fall today we had the first nice flight of hawks in quite some time. Details: Northwest and...
On the drive from Two Harbors to Duluth along hwy 61 this morning (~7 - 7:30) there were a lot of birds: couple of dozen Turkey Vultures and a couple of dozen...
Quick Version: Northwest winds pushed larger birds over the ridge fast. Sightings included several Goshawks, Eagles (Bald and Golden!) and some surprising ...
The Quick Version: A wonderful flight of big birds, TWO special birds in the hand, and we saw this bright, shiny, warm thing in the sky for awhile this...
Quick Version: Calm winds made for one of the slowest precip-free days of the Fall. A late flight of Red-tailed Hawks, Bald Eagles, and one Golden Eagle made...
It is a passerine day at Hawk Ridge. We've had eight Black-backed woodpeckers and two northern shrikes fly by already today. Yesterday we had a great, late...
Hi folks, I just posted some photos of Thursday's Golden Eagle on the group site. Click here to view them: http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/hawkridge/photos ...
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Andrew Longtin
birderguy63@...
Oct 14, 2007 4:44 am
Well yesterday I had the feeling, you know, the one you get when you just no it's that type of day coming. Well today was the day, just like last year my luck...
Quick Version: 'Tis the season of red; Red-tailed Hawks that is! And our first Rough- legged Hawk of the season all under a beautiful blue sky. Detailed...
Quick Version: Intense winds and an approaching front made it a slow bird and people day. Very few birds to see, but our Naturalists still taught crowds of ...
Here is my 2007 link with some new shots added.. http://www.birderguy.com/Andrews_HawkRidge_Page2007.htm Andrew -- Andrew Longtin Corcoran (Hennepin Co.)...
Quick Version: Continuous rain throughout the day forced the research and education staff to take the day off. Details: Unfortunately, there's not much more to...
Quick Version: Fog, Fog, and more Fog....oh, and a Bald Eagle. Details: We all arrived at the ridge this morning and spent 3 hours staring into pea soup!...
Quick Version (& the Details as well!): Rain, rain, rain, and WIND!! The Upcoming Weekend: Fun, fun, fun with FAMILIES! We're looking forward to a wonderful...
Quick Version: Southwest winds, no rain, and close looks at hawks made for a pleasant day at the ridge despite a rather low number of raptors flying. Details: ...
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Andrew Longtin
birderguy63@...
Oct 22, 2007 1:33 am
Well this weekend I adopted my 50th bird at the Ridge!! http://www.birderguy.com/Andrews_HR_Adoption_Page.htm And what a bird it was, depending on how strict a...
Quick Version: Today was cold, and there were less than 100 birds on the count board at 3pm. Detailed Version: The day started with a stunning sunrise over...
Quick Version: Beautiful Weather, big birds (of the golden, bald, and red-tailed variety), and a VERY special bird appearance. Details: Today was the first...