We spent the weekend hunting for new and checking on old raptor nests in the
Valley & parts East. Although we checked nests last weekend in the southern
Valley, none were occupied. This 2-day warm spell really moved things forward.
This is our list to date of nests with birds sitting on them:
Great Horned Owl - 2 (1 Frederick Co; 1 Loudoun Co)
Red-shouldered Hawk - 1 (Rappahannock Co)
Red-tailed Hawk - 10 (5 Clarke Co; 3 Frederick Co; 1 Loudoun Co; 1 Warren Co)
We also found a number of other nests with birds perched nearby (1 pair
copulating). I'm sure by next week they too will be occupied.
Additionally, we note nests in nearby areas of West VA, but they are not
included here.
Jon & BJ Little
Winchester
