Mark,

Very interesting -- thanks! The "territorial display" explanation seems 
likely, since there were several hawks screaming in the vicinity just 
before this happened.

-Janet

On 9/25/2011 1:22 PM, Mark Johnson wrote:
> Hi Janet,
>
> I'm not sure exactly what prompts that kind of behavior this time of 
> year, unless it's just a territorial display of some kind for the 
> benefit of other hawks in the area. I saw the exact same thing last 
> week in Harford County, but it was a Red-tailed Hawk and he flew 
> around in circles calling and brandishing his prize while a couple of 
> circling Broadwings in the area took note. If I get a chance later 
> today I'll shoot you a picture.
>
> Mark Johnson
> Aberdeen
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Janet Millenson" <>
> To: <>
> Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2011 1:15 PM
> Subject: [MDOSPREY] Odd hawk behavior
>
>
>> A short while ago a loudly calling Red-shouldered Hawk landed on top 
>> of one of our black locust trees, then started tugging and twisting. 
>> Soon the bird snapped off a good-sized fan of twigs and flew away 
>> carrying it.
>>
>> It's late September -- not exactly nesting season. Can anyone explain 
>> what might be going on? Thanks.
>>
>>
>> Janet Millenson
>> Potomac, MD (Montgomery County)
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