Northern Goshawk

mike · **on:** May 29, 2010, 01:42:46 PM

Found this beauty this morning.

Sammy32 · **Reply #1 on:** May 29, 2010, 07:34:43 PM

where did u see that goshawk
they are very spooky and dont like to be seen
Ive never seen one in the wild

ravynne40 · **Reply #2 on:** May 29, 2010, 09:16:31 PM

Great shots of such an elusive bird!

mike · **Reply #3 on:** May 30, 2010, 09:21:58 AM

Thanks. Yes definitely an elusive bird. I've been lucky enough to stumble into them two years in a row.

beresford · **Reply #4 on:** May 30, 2010, 02:41:28 PM

These are some great shots... you are most fortunate to have had such a close look.

mike · **Reply #5 on:** May 30, 2010, 05:34:55 PM

Thanks Beresford. They're substantially cropped photos. Very difficult to get close to these raptors. They're very protective to say the least. I just hope to catch them there once more when the young are ready to fledge.

Whittam · **Reply #6 on:** May 30, 2010, 07:39:43 PM

Beautiful shot! Well done!

denis · **Reply #7 on:** May 30, 2010, 08:25:05 PM

great find.

Sammy32 · **Reply #8 on:** May 31, 2010, 05:15:38 PM

Mike my name is Salvatore
I breed goshawks and falcons and its very good of u not to tell people where they birds are for when they do not like company when nesting
here is my @ sammythirtytwo@yahoo.ca
If you would like to see my birds and young please feel free
I have both imprint and parent raised gos and gryrfalcons.
ciao and keep up the good work

Sammy32 · **Reply #9 on:** May 31, 2010, 05:16:00 PM

Mike my name is Salvatore
I breed goshawks and falcons and its very good of u not to tell people where they birds are for when they do not like company when nesting
here is my @ sammythirtytwo@yahoo.ca
If you would like to see my birds and young please feel free
I have both imprint and parent raised gos and gryrfalcons.
ciao and keep up the good work

MEGHAN · **Reply #10 on:** May 31, 2010, 07:15:18 PM

Great job again this year Mike.
Glad to see you didn't get attacked this year. :lol:
Nice job.
Meghan

Scott · **Reply #11 on:** May 31, 2010, 08:08:54 PM

Congrats Mike....its great to see the biggest accipiter once in a while!

mike · **Reply #12 on:** May 31, 2010, 08:24:04 PM

Thanks everyone. I really appreciate the comments.
Thanks Salvatore, I really appreciate the invite.
Meghan, I did get attacked. It keeps your blood pumping strong, that's for sure