Raptors on Parade

As you trek within the Parade Grounds on Fishers Island, in the evening hours of spring, just before sunset; most likely you’ll spy a Harrier or two. Known to soar low over these grassy fields and the South beach dunes, this hawk frequently veers its course to include the marshy pond area (“Marsh hawk”); typically hunting for small birds and mice. Adult male Harriers are more grayish in color so I am thinking this is a female that visited with me- swooping in and landing on the telephone pole near the Bike Shop.

These majestic raptors are ground nesters-PLEASE keep all dogs on leash, helping to steward this sensitive habitat.

– Video Snippet by Justine Kibbe April 25, 2018