Total of at least 47Nighthawks moving over my house north of Frederick this
evening:
 
8 N at 5PM
29+ NE at 6:20PM (probably more, loose flock right over my house, likely some
out of view)
9 NE at 7:05PM
(7+ from 7:10 - 7:55PM)
 
last flock were lingering and could potentially have been the same as the 9 at
7:05.
 
Andy Wilson,
Frederick
wildlife photos at: <http://www.pbase.com/andywilson>
 
 


On Tue, Sep 8, 2009 05:06 PM, "Andy Wilson" <> wrote:

> 
>FYI: The Goshawk was seen where Walter Martz Rd, crosses Tuscarora Creek
(search "Walter Martz Rd, Frederick, MD" on Mapquest) - about 4 miles NNW of
Frederick center.
> 
>My continued vigilance this afternoon was rewarded by 8 Common Nighthawks
heading N (!) at 5PM.
> 
>Andy Wilson
>
>On Tue, Sep 8, 2009 04:34 PM, "Andy Wilson" <> wrote:
>
> 

>Twice this afternoon I've had excellent views of a juvenile Goshawk near my
house north of Frederick (off Walter Martz Road). Both times it was being
chased by a flock of crows - which the resident Cooper's, Red-shouldered and
Red-tails (all seen almost daily from my house) don't seem to bother. It was
considerably bigger then the crows. Interestingly, I'm pretty sure I saw the
same bird 3 weeks ago - that time it was brief and I didn't have my binoculars
to hand. Likely a post breeding disperser from not too far - somewhere in
southern PA? A bit too early for migrants from further afield. Note that I'm
100% certain of the ID - had plenty of experience of this species in the UK and
several times at breeding sites in PA.
> 
>Still have Blue Grosbeak and White-eyed Vireo singing away near my house too,
and Eastern Screech Owls calling at night.
>
>Andy Wilson,
>Frederick
>Andy Wilson
>414 FRB
>Penn State University
>University Park
>State College
>PA 16802
>
>photo galleries at: http://www.pbase.com/andywilson
>
>
>



Andy Wilson
414 FRB
Penn State University
University Park
State College
PA 16802

photo galleries at: http://www.pbase.com/andywilson