Daily Archives: October 20, 2012

PVAS Raptor class visits Snickers Gap

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Today, 11 participants visited the Snickers Gap,VA hawk watch site. Eight species of raptors were observed at various heights and distances. A late Broad-winged Hawk was a surprise. Also, a few Bald Eagles were seen, one of which flew right across the gap providing excellent views. Cooper’s Hawks and Red-shouldered Hawks were well represented.

Snickers Gap welcomes one an all to visit and experience one of the specticles of fall migration. The site is in operation from Sept 1st through early December. Both volunteers with experience and those willing to learn are welcome.

If you are interested, contact Joan Boudreau or Bob Abrams at 703-734-1238 or icepeep@aol.com Continue reading →

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Gorgeous Red-breasted Nuthatch

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The feeders have been humming with activity that last few days. A gorgeous male Red-breasted Nuthatch has been visiting regularly. I am hoping that it is the same male that spent the winter here last year. We haven’t had any Pine siskins or Juncos yet this season. There are Tufted Titmouse, Carolina and Black-capped Chickadee, Brown Creeper, Mourning Dove, and American Goldfinch.

This is an image that I took of last years visiting male Red-breasted Nuthatch.

Red-breasted Nuthatch Male

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