What does one say about a close observation of a Northern Goshawk?
Maybe just, Wow!
We certainly have goshawks, but they are uncommon. I have only seen one (at a considerable distance) once before. This one was found by my daughter. It was unconcerned about the two of us standing beside its tree and clicking.
The goshawk is a forest hawk that is spread across Canada, parts of the U.S., also Europe and Asia, yet the bird is distributed sparsely. Its name implies that it eats geese. Actually, its tastes are broad, essentially eating anything it can catch.
Here are two views of today’s Northern Goshawk deep in the forests of Kokanee Creek Park.
Great to see! Usually it’s a fleeting glance as it disappears into the woods.
Dirk used to keep an eye out for one, when he was raising chickens! A beautiful bird.
The chest feathers are amazing. I’ve never been lucky enough to see one.
My friends call this the “Andy Rooney” hawk because of its white eyebrows.
We had a goshawk spend the winter at our enclosed chicken pen. On one occasion he attempted to take one of the Banty hens. I was able to separate them, which was quite wonderful in a couple of ways.
A friend new to birding called them Gosh Hawks. I can see why when looking at the name on the printed page.
Your photos are perfect. Thank you.
A Grey Eminence.
All I can say is WOW! so beautiful.
GREAT PICS and catch!!!!!!!!!!!!..the chest feathers..whew..
Beautiful shots!!!
Great capture, Alistair.
Amazing photos, especially the detail of the breast feathers
Absolutely gorgeous photos! I have never seen one close up! Thanks for sharing!
Admirable photos! Fills the heart with wonder both for the bird and the photographer.