Backyard and Beyond

Starting out from Brooklyn, an amateur naturalist explores our world.

As John Burroughs said, “The place to observe nature is where you are.”

Raptor Wednesday

Buteo jamaicensisButeo jamaicensisButeo jamaicensisSt. Agnes towers over the northern end the Gowanus. There must be a grand view from up there. This is a Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) ~ but you knew that.

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  1. A Month of Raptors | Backyard and Beyond

    […] Merlin, harried by Jays around Terrace Bridge, feeders; Peregrine perched on FDNY tower Wash Ave; Red-tailed perched atop St. Agnes Jan. 19: Cooper’s Hawk perched on top of LICH building on Atlantic. Jan. 22: 3 Red-tailed […]

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