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The bald eagle population in Leelanau County continues to grow, and along with other raptors make for exciting bird watching in the fall. Photo courtesy of Sheen Watkins
It’s tough for birds who’ve lost their spring pizazz to compete with the changing colors of Leelanau County, but nonetheless fall bird watching can fill an appetite for a walk in the woods.
Especially if you happen upon a “kettle” of hawks.
“This is the time of year that hawks start kettling,” said Dave Watkins, an avid birder who leads hikes for the Leelanau Conservancy, for which he…