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Raptors at Alligator River NWR



I spent about two hours at the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge today 
and there were a lot of raptors present near the Creef Cut maintenance area 
off of Highway 64.  In just a short time the following raptors were seen.  I 
think if more time could be spent there, other species would turn up.

Bald Eagle - 1
Northern Harrier - at least 12
Red-tailed Hawk - at least 8
American Kestrel - 3
Peregrine Falcon - 1

Although none have been reported this year, Short-eared owls are known to 
winter here.  There are several other species of owls that occur here also, 
Great Horned, Barred, Eastern Screech, and potentially Northern Saw-whet.

Keith Watson
Kill Devil Hills, NC