This article address concerns about the impact of windfarms on migrating birds. Take a look:
As they do every year when autumn approaches, a small group of bird-watchers gathered Tuesday afternoon on Poor Mountain to record the southern migration of hawks, eagles, falcons, ospreys and harriers.
The raptors include the hawks, falcons, owls, bald eagles, turkey vulture (which has been in question as a true raptor recently). Our raptors have evolved/adapted to feed on smaller birds, mammals, fish, large insects and, in some cases, carrion.
Excellent article about raptors.
Raptors – hawks, eagles, owls and falcons – are one of more common yet least known wildlife inhabitants of Falls Church City. The Cooper’s hawk and its smaller cousin, the Sharp-shinned hawk, are occasionally seen hanging out near bird feeders in our suburban back yards.
