Raptors Over the Grasslands

By late morning, the grasslands had shifted from a subtle field of larks to an aerial stage for migrating and wintering raptors.

The standout moment came when guests compared silhouettes in real time: Montagu’s Harrier low over the grass, then a much bulkier eagle climbing higher on the same thermal line.

That contrast became the day’s theme, using behavior and structure rather than simply plumage to build confidence in identification.