Connecticut Audubon Society: What is this raptor?

Monday, January 10, 2011

What is this raptor?

The photo below was taken at the coastal grasslands of Stratford Point. It shows a raptor sitting on top of an American Kestrel box.

The picture is small, isn't it? It is 25% of actual size. It is as if you had nothing but your eyes or possibly a pair of binoculars while watching it. So my question to you is...what is this raptor?! I will post the answer later this week.

Photo © Scott Kruitbosch

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Connecticut Audubon Society conserves Connecticut’s environment through science-based education and advocacy focused on the state’s bird populations and habitats. Founded in 1898, Connecticut Audubon Society operates nature facilities in Fairfield, Milford, Glastonbury and Pomfret as well as an EcoTravel office in Essex and an Environmental Advocacy program in Hartford. Connecticut Audubon Society manages 19 wildlife sanctuaries around the state, preserves over 2,600 acres of open space in Connecticut and educates over 200,000 children and adults annually. Working exclusively in the state of Connecticut for over 100 years, Connecticut Audubon Society is an independent organization, not affiliated with any national or governmental group.