Swainson's Hawk
Buteo swainsoni
juvenile dark morph
October 1, 2007

Cumberland Farm Fields
River St., Middleboro, MA

Discovered and photographed by Charlie Nims
on September 26, 2007
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All of the images below were heavily backlit and have been lightened with Photoshop



Direction to Cumberland Farm Fields, Middleboro, MA from Glenn D'Entremont

Take either Rt 95 in Canton, MA or Rt 24 south in Randolph, MA, both off of I-93, to I-495 South. Take to exit 6 (Rt 44). At end of ramp go right. Follow to circle, take Rt 44 East exit off of rotary. Go through
3 sets of lights and at the fourth light take a left onto Rt 105 North. Follow Rt 105 for about three miles going past several farms and farm fields. Look for River Street; it should be the first street which crosses Rt 105 (can go left or right). Take a right onto River Street; this is the north side of the field complex. About 1/2 mile or so there is a road into the complex. Most park at the entrance and walk in. This would get more birds than driving in. - Map of River St, Middleboro, MA


All photos taken with a Canon 30D & 100-400 image stabilized lens.

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