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Ranger Rick
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7 to 12, Under 7
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Duration: 
1 to 60 minutes
Date submitted: 
01/11/2013
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Watch Hawks
Fall is a great time for hawk-watching. Here are some tips to help you spot these cool birds.
Steps
Step 1
Know Where to Go

You can look up in the sky for hawks anytime, anywhere. But there are some hot spots during migration where you're more likely to see them—and lots of them. These hot spots are usually along coastlines or mountain ridges. For more, check out eNature's Hawk Watch feature.

Step 2
Know What to Watch For

What kinds of raptors you'll see depends on where you are. Here are some common ones. Check 'em out!

  • Turkey Vulture
  • Black Vulture
  • Sharp-shinned Hawk
  • Northern Harrier
  • Ferruginous Hawk
  • Red-tailed Hawk
  • Red-shouldered Hawk
  • Broad-winged Hawk
  • Swainson's Hawk
  • Golden Eagle
  • Bald Eagle
  • Osprey
  • Kestrel
Step 3
Know How to Tell Who's Who

It's hard to see much detail on something way up high—even with binoculars. But experienced hawk watchers can tell a lot just by shape.

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