On a Wire Swainson’s Hawk
We decided to visit Isenberg Sandhill Crane Reserve as we were told that the Cranes were just beginning their migration. We did spot a few in flight but too high up to get a decent shot. To our excitement there were many birds of prey for us to photograph. Groups of soaring or migrating hawks are called “kettles.” When it comes to forming kettles, Swainson’s Hawks are overachievers: they form flocks numbering in the tens of thousands, often mixing with Turkey Vultures, Broad-winged Hawks, and Mississippi Kites to create a virtual river of migrating birds. This Swainson’s Hawk was in the right place at the right time so we were able to take our time and get some decent photos.
On a Wire Swainson’s Hawk
We decided to visit Isenberg Sandhill Crane Reserve as we were told that the Cranes were just beginning their migration. We did spot a few in flight but too high up to get a decent shot. To our excitement there were many birds of prey for us to photograph. Groups of soaring or migrating hawks are called “kettles.” When it comes to forming kettles, Swainson’s Hawks are overachievers: they form flocks numbering in the tens of thousands, often mixing with Turkey Vultures, Broad-winged Hawks, and Mississippi Kites to create a virtual river of migrating birds. This Swainson’s Hawk was in the right place at the right time so we were able to take our time and get some decent photos.