Today, March 21, 2009, there was a Northern Goshawk, apparently a sub-adult, that crossed the river, then circled for 2 minutes, affording excellent views through a scope. It's only the 3rd record for the site. The flight continued from yesterday's record with 103 birds recorded today...only the second time there have been back-to-back 100+ bird days at the hawkwatch.
Brian Taber
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Sharp-shinned Hawk
Sharp-shinned Hawk, by Steve Thornhill
