[TN-Bird] Possible Immature Goshawk Nashville, TN

  • From: joshandkarina@xxxxxxxxxxx
  • To: tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:14:51 +0000 (UTC)

Nashville, TN Goshawk


I have been reading this list for several years now, but this is my first post. 
 I observed what I believe was an immature Goshawk catch a pigeon in flight 
yesterday at 1515 hours right next to the Titans football stadium.  The hawk 
took the pigeon to the ground within the construction site next to the 
pedestrian bridge.  It then flew onto the construction fence, where it rested 
for a few minutes.  It then made several short flights until it ended up next 
to an air vent at the bottom of the stadium where it began eating the pigeon 
alive.  The pigeon continued to flap around and try to get away until his head 
was finally severed.  I was able to take several pictures of the bird and will 
attach a couple for confirmation of the identity.  

Josh

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