Smith Point Hawk Watch

Smith Point Hawk Watch, October 14, 2012 - That might seem like an unusual name considering all the hummingbird photos in this gallery. Regardless, we went with the intention of watching the hawk migration and got to see plenty of hawks; probably in the hundreds. We also saw pelicans and storks and buzzards and lots of other species too. However, they were much farther away and harder to photograph in general. But at the Smith Point hawk observatory, which consists of a three-story platform, they have a few hummingbird feeders set up. And the hummingbirds were swarming. We finally got brave and decided to see how close we could get and stepped close to the feeders with some trepidation, as I think the photos will demonstrate. And the docent at the observatory advised us if we put our finger out near the feeder, they will perch on it. See for yourself.