Birding at the Racetrack

Megan and I use an incentive system for the boys. When they do chores, behave well, etc., they get a marble placed in a mason jar.  When the jar is full, they get a reward. Weston has been wanting to go try the go-karts for a long time, and finally we had a perfect day for it.  He had a blast.

The track is situated right next to the I-71 corridor, a habitat that is often frequented by red-tailed hawks.  What luck that a beautiful bird soared right above our heads while waiting in line.  I just happened to have my telephoto lens and camera all set up for action shots.  The red-tailed hawk had eluded me for quite some time.  I just didn't have any great photos of this common bird taken in Ohio. Not anymore!

-Tom

Vultures and Hawks

Doesn't everyone love the birds of prey?  Ok, maybe not the vultures, but there's something special about the soaring flight of a hawk.

I'm hoping to catch a glimpse of the Snail Kite next week in Everglades National Park.  And if I'm lucky, maybe even a photograph.

Not that I've photographed the group very much, but I will have a separate group for the falcons.  I don't own a great image of our commonest falcon, the American Kestrel.  And I'll also be searching for the Crested Caracara next week as well.  Wish me luck!

-Tom