Posted by Angela McCain on September 29, 2010 at 7:52 PM
Is this a broad winged hawk? Sugar Land TX near Houston.
Yesterday just before sunset a group of about 15 of these were flying in circles over my back yard. I watched for a few moments, but then went and got my camera. This was the only one left.
Do hawks fly in flocks like this?
Posted by Craig Boyhont on September 29, 2010 at 9:21 PM
I think you're call is correct on the broadwing. They do fly in flocks called "kettles" during migration. Their big migration push here thru PA was about 2 weeks ago though there are a few stragglers yet.
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1 repliesYesterday just before sunset a group of about 15 of these were flying in circles over my back yard. I watched for a few moments, but then went and got my camera. This was the only one left.
Do hawks fly in flocks like this?