[Birdnet] Broad-winged Hawk(s)

[Roostertael at aol.com]

Hi,
 
Bob Huntington and I went searching for the Broad-winged again. After  
several unsuccessful trips last year there is nothing like being in the right  place 
at the right time. Thanks to the Beyers for the directions and the  
utahbirds.org web page for the sighting dates. 
 
We went to the Jupiter Peak area and climbed the hill on the northeast side  
of the parking lot. It is a very steep hill although not to long. We got to 
the  peak about 9:30 AM and saw our first hawk at 10:15. Yes it was a 
Broad-winged. I  had left my camera on the observation platform thinking that I could 
get back to  it and have time to take some pictures. Not so. I am amazed at how 
fast they  climb when they get to the thermals. We maybe had thirty seconds to 
look at it.  After I was sure what it was I made a dash for the camera. Way 
too slow. It was  a mere speck in the sky by then. 
 
Next we saw a kestrel, then a Coopers Hawk, Sharp-shinned, then we had  a ten 
foot walk by from a Ruffed Grouse. Next was another Broad-winged.  This one 
was over the county line into Salt Lake County for Bob's list. Then  another 
Coopers, Kestrel, Sharpie, four Sharpies, a dark falcon that we both  think was 
a Peregrine, our third and last Broad-winged at 12:00, a  Coopers, a Kestrel, 
a Sharpie, a Coopers, another Coopers, Kestrel, and Coopers,  and another 
Sharpie. It was now 1:00 and we decided to leave. As soon as we  started down, A 
Rough-legged Hawk flew over that appeared to be hunting. On the  way down the 
canyon Bob spotted a Red-tailed at the entrance to the Spruces. I  believe that 
is a seven hawk day.
 
I don't know how often multiple Broad-wingeds are seen in one day, but this  
was fantastic for both Bob and I. (life birds for both)
 
You will not need bug repellant, but don't forget the sun-block. If the  only 
requirement was color, I could join a tribe today.
 
Jack Binch
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