Broad-Winged Hawks pass through NJ on September 16th 2012 in big numbers. The map below shows a mark for each location where 1000+ hawks were counted. It is often hard to predict exactly when the migration will peak but it was last year on the 17th the bulk of the birds moved through. If the colder weather brings NW winds the birds will gather for their migration south. More birds are expected in the coming weeks.
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I have a broadwinged hawk in my backyard. We feed the birds. I have a seven pound Shorkie and I am worried the hawk might get him. I took some pictures. I live by windsor ontario canada
He just recently swooped down and grabbed a bird. He sits atop our mulberry tree and waits the birds like to go in there