09/18/2026
Do you enjoy bird watching?
Here at the Springfield Armory National Historic Site, our grounds are home to many species of birds. From ground-dwelling House Finches to drumming Red-bellied Woodpeckers, feathered wildlife is ever present to the everyday visitor.
One notable species that has built a home within the Armory’s grounds is the Red-tailed Hawk. These birds can often be seen soaring above Springfield’s city blocks, surveying the rural trails in search of their next meal. Listen closely, as you may just hear their recognizable “kee-eeeee-arr” call, which is often attributed to the Bald Eagle in movies.
See if you can spot one of these resident raptors on your next trip to the Springfield Armory!
Photo Credit: Macaulay Library, CLO, Brian Sullivan