Birding on Broadmeade Group Walk

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Posted on August 4, 2013 08:39 PM by mikaelb mikaelb

Observations

Photos / Sounds

What

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher (Tyrannus forficatus)

Observer

mikaelb

Date

August 4, 2013 08:00 AM CDT

Photos / Sounds

What

Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)

Observer

mikaelb

Date

August 4, 2013 08:46 AM CDT

Photos / Sounds

What

Cooper's Hawk (Accipiter cooperii)

Observer

mikaelb

Date

August 4, 2013 09:24 AM CDT

Description

We watched a flock of 25-30 European Starlings follow this hawk, flying about 30 feet above it. The flock was tightly formed, as I've seen starling flocks reacting to a nearby hawk before. But I've never seen the flock actually follow the hawk around.

Photos / Sounds

What

Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularius)

Observer

mikaelb

Date

August 4, 2013 09:26 AM CDT

Photos / Sounds

What

Broad-striped Forceptail (Aphylla angustifolia)

Observer

mikaelb

Date

August 4, 2013 09:36 AM CDT

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