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A once common sight around Frederick County was the kestrel, or sparrow hawk, hovering above an open field or perched on utility lines searching for a meal. Spotting kestrels is becoming harder to do ...

When we think of raptors, we often think of large birds of prey such as bald and golden eagles. The word raptor is a general term used to describe birds of prey. In North America, these birds include ...

Drive down a narrow farm road anywhere in the Connecticut River valley, and you might just see a colorful American kestrel, North America's smallest falcon perched on a wire and twitching its tail. In ...

The days are getting shorter; up in the hills you will occasionally find a telltale red leaf; the goldenrods and asters are coming into their full glory; and soon beechnuts and acorns will start ...