Hi Charlotte,

Never be embarrassed to ask a question!  That's the way one learns.

I am guessing you heard a Blue Jay.  They are fantastic mimics of raptor
calls.

Susan Fogleman
Campton  NH



> Am embarrassed to ask about this but will ask anyway:
>
> I believe I heard a Broad-winged Hawk this morning over the Enosburgh Town
> Forest, but #1 I did not see it, and #2 it seems wayyyy too late in the
> season for one. If it weren't for the fact that it is Dec. 23, I would say
> I'm 100 percent certain that's what I heard.  So, is it possible I heard a
> very late migrant? Or do I have to figure out another explanation?
>
> Thanks in advance for whatever info folks can offer!
>
> Charlotte Bill
> Enosburgh, VT
> (northern Franklin County)
>