[TN-Bird] Re: Possible Immature Goshawk Nashville, TN
- From: Terry Witt <terrywitt@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: joshandkarina@xxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2011 07:54:26 -0800 (PST)
Looks like a N Goshawk to me
There is at least some chance it may stay in the area all winter as there will
be an ample supply of pigeons for food
Terry Witt
Murfreesboro Tn
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From: "joshandkarina@xxxxxxxxxxx" <joshandkarina@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Tue, November 15, 2011 9:14:51 AM
Subject: [TN-Bird] Possible Immature Goshawk Nashville, TN
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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