GAJoe 850 #1 Posted December 28, 2022 I saw my first ones two and a half years ago. There were two. The next year about six showed up in my neighbors pasture. Then this past summer I saw four different groups. They are larger than most hawks. and fly more gracefully than any other bird that I have seen. My theory is that climate change had altered the insects patterns of movement further north, and they follow the food to fatten up before heading to South America. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GAJoe 850 #2 Posted December 28, 2022 They eat mostly insects. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daddy Don 907 #3 Posted December 28, 2022 Great pics thanks for sharing 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 64,555 #4 Posted December 28, 2022 Beautiful bird! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,749 #5 Posted December 28, 2022 I've admired these birds from afar for many years. Beautiful creatures, they are. 8 hours ago, GAJoe said: My theory is that climate change had altered the insects patterns of movement further north There are other birds following a similar pattern. Types of woodpeckers have been seen in Maine on a regular basis that were normally a very sporadic resident. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,488 #6 Posted December 28, 2022 6 hours ago, Pullstart said: Beautiful bird! I'll second that ^^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 57,921 #7 Posted December 28, 2022 My wife and I both enjoy the work you share with us. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
