On Gary Bletsch

Gary Bletsch is a Skagit County field trip leader and an international birder.
I wish to thank Gary for his post years ago suggesting: There are some birders who have many field notes on their experiences, strategies, and tally sheets. These birders should consider putting their journals into publication. That is the gist of what he posted.
 Now, recently Gary has observed goshawk in flight at Concrete airport. That in addition to other sightings of NG in Concrete. I have just one comment— No photo no believe— on your 10 minute observation of this NG.
GARY— I’m just kidding.
Which brings to mind my profound statement of years ago: NG can be an elusive species— but not in the sky. NG have a strong affinity for the sky, but not during June, July, and the first half of August.
I was with Gary on a field trip to Port Susan Preserve. I had a brief look at a Clay-colored Sparrow. I called out a NG to Gary. The hawk was female and was in the sky going to ground or into brush at a distance of 400-600 yards. That was about 10 years ago.