A Few Raptor Moments - 23 Jan 2016


I drove out to Willow Run Airport in Romulus, MI (Wayne Co.) to look for Snowy Owls (nope) and possible Rough-legged Hawks (yep). A single, light-phased juvenile Rough-legged Hawk was kiting over the berms just south of the airport service road. Unfortunately it was severely backlit and provided only poor looks.


A pair of Red-tailed Hawks were perched next to each other at the foot of Tyler Rd, but flushed as I drove near. I could only manage a quick flight shot as they both flew off. One perched momentarily before continuing on. I felt bad that my presence disturbed them...


Willow Run Airport (restricted access), Wayne, Michigan, US
Jan 23, 2016 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Protocol: Traveling
2.0 mile(s)
2 species

Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)  2
Rough-legged Hawk (Buteo lagopus)  1

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