How did you get into bird watching? Are you able to identify birds by sight and sound? 
Animals and service work with animals, has been a life long study. I owned a parrot for 2 decades, and have been watching them on the porch today. Yes, can identify many by sight and sound. Do you have any favorites? 
We have a lot of cardinals in our area. They are such a beautiful red color. Bald eagles are always a sight to see.
Ah, cardinals would be a great sight. Blue jays, well scrub jays, are frequent guests. Juncos, doves, also. Bald eagles, I have to hike to see, although osprey or hawks in the area. 
Osprey were endangered but have made a comeback. It is wonderful to see them in nature. 
They are a mixed bag, since they also eat other birds. I've seen a hawk on a chicken it had just ended.... yeah. Beautiful and deadly birds. Also they have binocular vision, as prey birds, have their eyes on the sides usually. 
Their eyes are able to detect fish in the water. They are able to see fish up to 130 feet in the air!
Mechanically, their skills are just stunning. Literally, in some situations! Their eyes too, many times with hawks and osprey, some eagles too, juvenile birds have orange  eyes, and adults have yellow.
That is so interesting! They are fascinating to watch!
Have you had a chance to be close to a hawk? I've considered working with training hawks, although the gear and the barn and aviary would be expensive. Many beautiful birds right near by. Even the back porch!