Agility on the wing
Why versatile, agile Northern Harriers are able to migrate differently than all other hawks
Contributed by Paul Kerlinger
Published:
August 21, 2009
Contributing Editor Paul Kerlinger explains how the migrations of Northern Harriers differ from other hawks. They do it all, he writes: They soar on thermals, glide in ridge lift, cross bodies of water, and resort to powered (flapping) flight. Kerlinger describes the months in which harriers migrate in the spring and fall, and he lists 11 places in North America where birdwatchers are sure to see the birds.
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