Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Swainson's Hawks migration to north

Hello readers, yes it is that time of year again... migration....
Yesterday late afternoon I was "alarmed" by calls of white collared Swifts, huge amount. They were flying around a huge kettle(group) of Hawks.
Did see mainly Swainson's Hawks, but also broad winged Hawks, Mississippi Kites and black Vultures.
It went on and on. Hans and I are every time  with this event... stunned  and happy  to see them.
I am this year not so impressed by the migration of the Warblers... not when they did go to the south but also now going to the north... kind of  worried about that. Every time when I do see or hear a migrant Warbler or Grosbeak or Vireo ... I  do report it, for myself and for the records in the world.
You can check out my reports on E-bird.
This week I have finally some free time after a very busy season. More and more people go bird watching, it is really very popular and more people make reports, which is  very good. 
I try this week to relax and  prepare for a Eastern busy time and then after ..chill  a bit and see some....birds. Because May June also in Panama, is the time of the songs, nests and immatures!
Greetings  from Terry