These recent sightings are compiled by Sue McGrath of the Newburyport Birders who says May is the month birders live for.

There’s been a variety of migrants, with a dark morph red-tailed hawk being the highlight ... The split sharp-shinned and Cooper’s hawk have been giving the trainees practice in identifying.

Extremely common in North America, the red-tailed hawk is often sighted soaring in ... As their name suggests, sharp-shinned hawks have very slender legs and wings for navigating dense forests.

Raptors, also known as birds of prey, are among the most fascinating avians gracing the skies over America. These majestic creatures are known for their keen eyesight, formidable talons, and vital ...

Scroll down for a list of all of the species shown, and keep going for the answers. 1. Sharp-shinned Hawk, immature: Note short, stocky wings and body, long slim tail that is short for an accipiter, ...

A Cooper’s hawk sits on the opposite side ... For me, the answer lies in the shape of their tails. Sharp-shinned hawks have a “sharp” squared-off tail at the tip, while Cooper’s hawks ...

There is a red-tailed hawk that spends a lot of time watching the back ... I will also occasionally see an adult sharp-shinned hawk in the yard as well. The presence of these predators means that ...

Cooper’s and Sharp-shinned Hawks (let’s call them sharpies ... But like size, this one’s not always helpful. The tip of a Cooper’s Hawk’s tail is often rounded, while a sharpie’s is flat. This can be ...

Red-tailed hawks belong to the genus Buteo ... hoping to catch a tasty meal. One is the sharp-shinned hawk, our smallest accipiter. Raptors in this genus have short, broad wings and long tails which ...

Red-tailed hawks belong to the genus Buteo and are often referred ... hoping to catch a tasty meal. One is the sharp-shinned hawk, our smallest accipiter. Raptors in this genus have short, broad wings ...