While Hawk Ridge is a great place to go during the migration, the woods and ponds within a few miles of the ridge often offer opportunities to see the same birds, just without the crowds! All three of these photos were taken near the Ridge within the past 24 hours.

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Purple Finch

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American Kestrel

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Great Blue Heron