Goshawk— Burke County, Georgia

 Dec. 23 2021 — Whatbird.com. Title— One more raptor.

By HamRHead from Burke County,Georgia.

Nelson says—This bird-accipiter is not a Cooper’s Hawk. The robust, bulky accipiter appears to be NG. The belly and chest is clear or clean— therefore, not a SSHA, also not a COHA. Go by the bird—not the range map not the bar graph. NB. I will contact the Georgia Records Committee and the Georgia falconers. This will give you an idea of how committed I am to draw an understanding toward the idea that Goshawks are a common species in many areas of the United States. NB. Anacortes,Wa.

Goshawks are Back

 As I have observed over many years on Fidalgo Island and North Whidbey Island, and this information probably pertains to all areas in Western Wa. The resident breeding NG will make their appearance starting around Sept.1. The immature and adults will take the sky, at around an average altitude of 150 feet. They will go back into seclusion around June 1. Therefore, the NG are not back. They just went into seclusion during the nesting season.

I know nothing about which NG migrate out. But, certainly, most of NG from any one nest, do not return the original nesting area. As I have stated, I have never observed an NG nest and I an not really interested in observing or bothering nesting birds or raptors. I am not really interested in perched raptors. I am not a close- looker. NB.

Female Goshawk- Whidbey Island

 NG female- A drive under at Monkey Hill Road and Route 20. The hawk was at about 150 feet altitude. The wings flapped a few times, leisurely. The wings were bulky, with large arm, small hand. The head was within the valley of the wrists. On North Whidbey Island. The next blog— Goshawks are Back. Stay cautious out there and try to understand the information. I’m looking into— Is there such a thing as developing immunity. With the leaning on— Developing.NB.

Eastern Ohio Hawk

 From Whatbird on Aug.7 2021

This hawk is not lanky. Therefore, it probably is not a Cooper’s. It is probably a S.S. hawk, or a NG. NB. Going back to strong precautions to protect from the FLU. NB.

Dust-up over a photo

 Second title— Photos as related to bar charts.

On Whatbird— Title: Hawk; Lake George CO, Sept. Posted on June 19, 2021. The author: Kansa bird guy.

The photo was taken in Lake George in Sept. 2020.

Kansa bird guy is begging for the photo to be analyzed. I say, in other words, go by the bird, not by the book. Or in this case the photo, not the bar chart.

This subject is very emotional topic within my area of contemplation and mesmerizing. To me the wing structure does not nail the species or eliminate Red-tailed Hawk. However, I am leaning strongly toward Rough- legged Hawk. Because of the field marks of the wing. Be kind— Be water. I suggest the art- work on page 44. Hawks in Flight. Especially example (a) immature. Copyright 1988. NB

Goshawk- Anacortes: Wed. 5 12 2021 PM.

 While sitting in car at Safeway Parking lot, a goshawk was heading toward me at about 150 feet    altitude. The hawk was bothered by  three small birds. The hawk wing beats were rapid

 and flexible. The hawk drifted toward Cap Sante Bluff and the woods, as it circled. NB.

The Thought:  Many more Asians are going into practicing Medicine. So that they can treat Black  People.  NB.

Raptor ID- Maybe a goshawk?

 Whatbird.com— Posted on May 08, 2021.

This bird- hawk is not a NG. The bird appears to have a broad tail— but not accipiter- long. This hawk is also not a S. S. Hawk. Because the wing configuration is not of a large arm- small hand. This photo is of a bird with a small arm- large hand configuration.

The Thought: We took a ride through Anacortes, after 3 pm. It was somewhat strange— more like a Sunday. Very few people about, but every one except one, were not wearing masks. Still, I would not take many chances. The best, NB.