Introduction to Raptors of NW Washington

Join Sue Cottrell for an Introduction to Raptors of NW Washington

Sue Cottrell

Sue Cottrell will present viewers with an introduction to the 15 diurnal raptor species seen in NW Washington. Skagit County and the surrounding area is one of the best places in the country to see raptors in the winter. Sue will help you learn the field marks and behaviors to look for when trying to identify these birds.

Sue has studied birds of prey and guided outdoor trips for more than 30 years, including trapping and banding raptors as a volunteer of the Falcon Research Group, based in Bow, WA. A resident of NW Washington for 46 years, she is one of the lucky ones that can say she has had several "5 falcon species days”. She will share her current research and photos of her latest projects working with Red-tailed Hawks and American Kestrels as part of her non-profit organization, Raptor Studies Northwest. More information is available at www.raptorstudiesnw.org or by contacting Sue at raptorstudiesnw@gmail.com