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| A Juvenile male Northern Goshawk trapped at the Kiptopeke Hawk-trapping station by Bob Chapman. Note heavy streaky on chest |
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| Backside of the Northern Goshawk trapped. Note scalloped back and wide tail. |
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Sharp-shinned Hawk
Sharp-shinned Hawk, by Steve Thornhill
Monday, November 18, 2013
First trapped Northern Goshawk of the year
Yesterday, November 17, the first Northern Goshawk was trapped at the hawk banding station for the season. The individual that was trapped was a juvenile male, which composes the majority of the Northern Goshawks that are spotted and trapped at Kiptopeke State Park.
~Katie
