Raptors
Raptors have sharp, curved beaks and strong feet and talons with which to catch and eat their prey. This group of birds includes osprey, falcons, eagles and hawks. Look for raptors throughout the refuge, including fields, forests, bay and beaches.
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American Kestral
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Bald Eagle
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Northern Harrier
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Osprey
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Merlin
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Peregrine Falcon
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Red-tailed Hawk
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Sharp-shinned Hawk
Page Photo Credits – Immature bald eagles - ©Dr. Madeline Kalbach, Bald eagle - © Dr. Madeline Kalbach, American kestral - ©Dr. Madeline Kalbach, Northern harrier - ©Dr. Madeline Kalbach, Peregrine falcon - ©Dr. Madeline Kalbach, Red-tailed hawk - ©Dr. Madeline Kalbach, Sharp-shinned hawk - ©Dr. Madeline Kalbach, Merlin - USFWS
Last Updated: Apr 14, 2014