RSHA also do this if they are trying to get moles up.

George

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rick Sussman" <>
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Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 8:44 AM
Subject: Re: [MDOSPREY] interesting R-s hawk behavior


> Hi Bob,
> Back in Ashton one winter, I observed an adult RSHA scratching in the  wet
> dirt beneath a large oak tree, apparently in an effort to get earthworms,
> which is listed in some references as part of their diet.
>
> Alternately, maybe it was "anting?"
>
> Rick Sussman
> Woodbine,MD
> 
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