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
>


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