Hawk Mountain
Use the links to answer the following about Hawk Mountain.
http://www.hawkmountain.org/raptorpedia/raptorpedia/page.aspx?id=649
1) Why do raptors migrate along hawk Mountain?
2) Name and describe the two types migrating strategies. Give three example
birds for each type.
3) Which species often flocks in September along Hawk Mountain?
4) Explain how raptors slope soar and thermal soar.
Use the link and pictures below to answer the following:
http://www.hawkmountain.org/raptorpedia/how-to-identifyhawks/page.aspx?id=353
1) What are the characteristics of buetos in flight? Name four buteos
2) How do the wings and tails differ in accipiters opposed to buteos? Name
three accipiters.
3) What is the smallest falcon and why are do their bodies have a distinct
shape?
4) How are ospreys different from eagles in flight. How are golden eagle differ
from bald eagles in flight.
5) How can you distinguish a vulture from other raptors?
6) Describe the appearance of a northern harrier?
Rator Checklist
Raptor type
Time
List any other types of birds or wildlife you see.
Location
Black vulture
Turkey vulture