Here are some images from the Mount Watatic Hawkwatch, in Ashburnham, Ma., from the middle of September. The results from mid- september can be found at
Hawkcount.org
Looking toward the east summit watch site from the summit cairn.
Paul scanning to the east
Preetinder photographing
Its doubtfull there many birds in the sky when every one is looking in a different direction.
" Aurrrr....rogue kettle off ye west flank of Pack...look quick ... so ya don't catch ye scurvy"
Broad-winged hawk in good light.
heading away...
nice tail!
Yes, Broad-wings will soar with a slight dihedrel, certain conditions of strong thermal lift.
Note the "left over" juvenile plumage on the outer tail feathers of this Broad-wing.
Close in Sharp-shin (juv.)
..same "shin" another angle ..note full crop
Distant Bald Eale passing below the summit
Osprey overhead
Juvenile Red-tailed Hawk
Looking toward the east summit watch site from the summit cairn. 
Steve Hoffman, 3rd from the left, founder of Hawkwatch International and the guest speaker for this year's Eastern Mass Hawkwatch meeting joined us on Sept. 11.
Paul scanning to the east
Preetinder photographing
Its doubtfull there many birds in the sky when every one is looking in a different direction.
" Aurrrr....rogue kettle off ye west flank of Pack...look quick ... so ya don't catch ye scurvy" 
Broad-winged hawk in good light.
heading away...
nice tail!
Yes, Broad-wings will soar with a slight dihedrel, certain conditions of strong thermal lift.
Note the "left over" juvenile plumage on the outer tail feathers of this Broad-wing.
Close in Sharp-shin (juv.)
..same "shin" another angle ..note full crop
Distant Bald Eale passing below the summit
Osprey overhead
Juvenile Red-tailed Hawk
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