Broad-winged hawks come out en masse for migration
Wayne Bierbaum
The fall hawk migration is still taking place. Here is a common passerby.
Broad-winged hawks live in eastern hardwood forests, including Maryland, but are uncommon to see. They weigh only one and a half pounds but have a wingspan of three feet, making them the smallest of the Buteos, a class that includes red-tailed and red-shouldered hawks. Their most distinctive marking is the single, wide, white stripe on their tail.