Sep 23, 2017
Finally tracked down the Hawk Watch area at the old hotel up on top of Afton Mountain. It’s around the back behind the shabby hotel.
Saw a Bald Eagle soaring in the distance - white and black marking very distinct. I’ve yet to get a good look of one in my lifetime. My first sighting of a Broad Winged Hawk.
A few Kestrels zoomed by -- no good look of them.
So nice to have experts around that can ID the hawks and other birds! A fun experience that I highly recommend.
I did get a little sidetracked with the golden rod and thistle complete with Monarch Butterflies and American or Painted Lady Butterflies (didn’t get close enough to id).
