Heading Home!

One of several Rough-legged Hawks was released recently.  Kathleen Bennett from Northern Michigan University assisted with Earth Day programs, and received the honor of releasing on of these magnificent hawks.

Note the very light head of this particular Rough-legged Hawk.  Their color varies from dark chocolate brown to almost white.

Kathleen's family gathers to view the event............

 Joe gives a brief talk on arctic birds...............

Kathleen very carefully positions the hawk for release.

 And she's off!  She will fly home to her arctic territory in a matter of days.  Her mate is likely already there.