Friday, November 20, 2009
Apologies- Tucson birders
Dear birders and hawk watchers of Tucson: I am sorry that Northern Goshawks are a common species in all areas of Tucson. I am sorry: that for 22 months I have been observing Goshawks in Tucson, starting in winter 2000-2001. I am sorry that you have not observed Goshawks- and in Tucson.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
off to Texas
So that's it folks for this season of Goshawks in Anacortes. 5 October 2009- I left Anacortes and headed for Texas. 1 female NG - over I-5 and 41st Street exit - Everett, Wa. The hawk was at altitude of 200 feet and was pumping, circling, and gliding. This is another example of many, that Goshawks are moving into cities and suburbs. I was passing through at 55 miles per hour. I'm Texas bound- to observe the many Goshawks there.
14 October 1:20 P.M.- Mesa Verde, Co. 1 male NG ripping through at 200 feet elevation- over the visitor center.
17 October 2 P.M. - Albuquerque (Old Town). 1 female NG, circling over and over again, with pigeons-at about 200 feet elevation.
20 October 10 A.M. Albuquerque - KOA Park- just off the I- 40. 1 mature female NG-low over head- flapping and gliding, as I was in my truck practicing harmonica. I gave chase on bike with camera. After 30 minutes, I gave up- could not relocate the hawk. In Texas, I will start another Goshawk weblog. It will also deal with my strategies, and insights and also essays on how to find , observe and identify Northern Goshawks. I hope to be able to use www. goshawksoftexas.blogspot.com.
14 October 1:20 P.M.- Mesa Verde, Co. 1 male NG ripping through at 200 feet elevation- over the visitor center.
17 October 2 P.M. - Albuquerque (Old Town). 1 female NG, circling over and over again, with pigeons-at about 200 feet elevation.
20 October 10 A.M. Albuquerque - KOA Park- just off the I- 40. 1 mature female NG-low over head- flapping and gliding, as I was in my truck practicing harmonica. I gave chase on bike with camera. After 30 minutes, I gave up- could not relocate the hawk. In Texas, I will start another Goshawk weblog. It will also deal with my strategies, and insights and also essays on how to find , observe and identify Northern Goshawks. I hope to be able to use www. goshawksoftexas.blogspot.com.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Again- NG immature at Mount Erie School
22 September 10 a.m. - Mount Erie School- Anacortes
1 immature male NG; a 3-second look as a male NG was flapping and gliding into evergreen trees. The hawk was glassed and was found to be immature. Then the hawk flew overhead with a folded tail. The base of the tail was very broad and the broadness was continued throughout the length of the tail. The wings were stubby with pointed tips. The head of the raptor was in the valley of the the wrists. I will present a very detailed essay on this sighting, comparing the holistic approach with the Peterson approach.
1 immature male NG; a 3-second look as a male NG was flapping and gliding into evergreen trees. The hawk was glassed and was found to be immature. Then the hawk flew overhead with a folded tail. The base of the tail was very broad and the broadness was continued throughout the length of the tail. The wings were stubby with pointed tips. The head of the raptor was in the valley of the the wrists. I will present a very detailed essay on this sighting, comparing the holistic approach with the Peterson approach.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Immature male NG
7 September 1:30 p.m. 41st Street - Anacortes; 1 immature male NG; the bird was flapping as a NG can flap- with deep, rapid, and flexible wing beats. The hawk was circling over and over again at 150-200 feet elevation. I left the area with the hawk yet in the air. This is a common sighting, as NG are coming off the MT. Erie Mountain.
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