How to Identify Raptors in Flight with Todd Watts

By Saint John Naturalists Club

Do you find raptor identification to be a challenge? You are not alone; hawks, falcons, harriers and the other members of this group test the skills of even experienced birders. Come learn from NB’s preeminent raptor expert, Todd Watts, Official Counter at the Greenlaw Mountain Hawk Watch, in this workshop.

The focus will be in-flight identification. Flight behaviour, plumage traits, wing and tail shape, as well as, general structure of thirteen “hawk” species will be explored. Reference material for future use will be suggested. Questions are encouraged. Bring a pen and paper for taking notes.

Suitable for: Adults, Youth