HI Folks,
The barn door is open or the cat is out of the bag, BUT I HAVE A
CONCERN ABOUT DESCRIBING LOCATIONS OF N GOSHAWK WHEN THEY ACT SOMEWHAT
AS IF THEY HAD A TERRITORY. Northern Goshawk are known among banders who
climb to hawk nests to frequently abandon a nest, especially early in
the nesting cycle, although not so much after the young have
hatched.Individual birds can become accustomed to human disturbance at a
low level and provide an exception. Other birds that rarely see humans
may well abandon a nest if disturbed. At this time of year, they
probably haven't started laying and, even if the bird is considering
nesting nearby, at this time of the year the bird might just move away.
However, if they did start to nest and someone visited the well
described site a couple months from now, the bird might abandon eggs.
I know there is an excitement in seeing a good bird, and it is very
nice to share providing a very good motivation to share a siting with
others, e.g., the Schofield Short-eared Owls, which do not seem to be at
all disturbed by humans watching them in a car. Other species of birds
may have reduced nesting success if people visit them, and goshawk are
known to be so affected. Discretion in individual circumstances is advised.
Cheers,
John
On 1/15/2015 11:14 AM, Donna Scott wrote:
> Where is Foster Pond, please?
>
> Sent from my iPhone
> Donna Scott
>
> On Jan 14, 2015, at 6:19 PM, Joshua Snodgrass <cedarsh...@gmail.com
> <mailto:cedarsh...@gmail.com>> wrote:
>
>> I went birding at Foster Pond this afternoon, because high twenties
>> feels like spring compared to the last few days. Past the frozen pond
>> and down Backbone trail I ventured into the brushy field to get a
>> better look at some waxwings when I flushed a Northern Goshawk from
>> low cover. Life Bird! She (I'm guessing based on the size) perched in
>> a small tree and posed for a long time. Excellent views. Adult with a
>> bright eyestripe. I took pictures until my hands and toes went numb.
>> She never flew away. As I was returning to the trail two Common
>> Ravens flew over calling. Awesome Day!
>> Photos:
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/123875591@N03/16096262487/in/photostream/
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/123875591@N03/15662257883/in/photostream/
>>
>> Sorry I didn't post earlier, but I have a dumb phone.
>> Good birding!
>> Josh
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