The annual spate of early Swainson’s Hawk reports has begun in Idaho. As
yet there are no validated interior records in eBird north of Las Vegas.
They are showing up in southern AZ and NM and in the TX panhandle but
this is still exceptionally early for Idaho. Migration timing in this
species is very consistent so even a couple days early is very rare. If
you think you see a Swainson’s Hawk please do your best to grab a photo.
They are distinctive so even a crummy photo can be very useful. Keep
your eyes peeled…

Cliff

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Cliff and Lisa Weisse
Island Park, Idaho
cliffandlisa@octobersetters.com