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    Flock of Peregrines

    I would imagine the peregrines eat lots of pigeons so the third chick probably has frounce... i have heard my friend who i s a rehabber and falconer in the U.S. saying that it is also showing up in a lot of the Gos and Coops as well now and the strain is very virulent but treatable. Hope the...
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    Goshawk Attack!

    I have a personal friend whose friend was knocked unconscious by a female norhtern Gos...so yeah they don;t mess around
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    How to attract raptors?

    Gthang, you crazy, haha. I have kestrlels in my nest box...yay!! Keep on tryin G
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    Kestrels with Young

    Hi there, I live in Maine and put up a few nest boxes this May a bit late and didn't think the Kestrels would take to them but to my surprise i had a female in one a few weeks ago and I imagine that they are still using it. i had originally seen a total of 4 in the 1/2 mile radius with two a...
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    Saw something today I have never before seen

    we have snowies up here in Maine, also a Great Egret i see from time to time.
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    Sparrowhawks do not take significant numbers of Pigeons

    Ok I have learned people from the British Isles are obsessed with pigeons.....not an offensive bird to me even though it's a non native species (in the US) . Really, i have no problem with pigeons and yeah it must be fun to race them, but man...I know when we came over here from our mother...
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    3 Birds, 6 Pictures

    Thanks for the welcome Gthang. I am still trying to figure out this forum thing, i didn't realize there was more than one page and was like where is my reply? i just saw it...where is it now, and you had allready got about 20 replies on it being a red shouldered hahaha. Okay been a little...
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    Singing Birds - Badly photographed!

    I have some Great Crested Flycatchers nesting at my parents, where i put up boxes since i live in an apartment and can't do it here. Awesome birds.
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    3 Birds, 6 Pictures

    Hey Gthang, I am pretty sure that is a redshouldered, i dont think my first message got posted..i dunno haha so yeah a red shouldered hawk. I am kinda new with this birding thing too, well always watched them but getting serious now. Okay have fun! Carl
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    3 Birds, 6 Pictures

    that raptor looks a lot like a red shouldred hawk G thang. Checkered white and brown wing covert things, long tail which redshouldereds have, at least in buteo terms. Well that is my impression without going through a book to check.I am going to be looking for the nest of a pair i saw a few...
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    Alternative names and nicknames for Birds

    Hey all here is one I didn't notice being mentioned. RT for Redtailed Hawk
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    Help Me Identify This Raptor

    HAHA, great shot of the birds bum! I am sure this was the only shot available, but it is humorous. I would throw in a vote for Coopers, hard to say from such and anlge really but the legs seem more heavily built then the Sharpie and don't really think it was a Gos. Pick up a copy of Hawks in...
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    Goshawk - A missing tick!

    Good to know that the Goshawk has been reentroduced over there. Finally most people are more accepting and appreciative of our birds of prey. It is good to know that egg collecting is illegal over there now, as well as here. You probably know about the plight our peregrine, which you also have...
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    working with raptors

    Hey Eric keep up the good work. I am looking to pursue a career as a Wildlife Biologist and I love all birds but especially raptors. From what i know to become a falconer you first must find a sponser. The sponsor is a experienced falconer with at least 5 years a as a "general" falconer I...
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    Goshawk - A missing tick!

    Eggers eh? Is that still legal over there? I hope the Gos' knocks them out cold. Selfish idiots. Well I know I won't give out locations to anyone I don't know personally, I am afraid they may mention it to the wrong person in passing. Lots of people still think the only good hawk is a dead hawk...
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    Goshawk - A missing tick!

    Oh one more thing, can we trade all these starlings and European sparrows for a few Nightengales?
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    Goshawk - A missing tick!

    I know of some spots here in the U.S. you could try, wanna go birding? I am going to be watching a nest this next weekend, wish me luck. I am looking to tick off the Gyr, Golden Eagle and Rough legged. You have them over there also don't you? I live in Maine and I hear they are around during the...
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    Kestrels. Mating or fighting?

    American Kestrels are mating here in the U.S. too. Both male and female let out an excited trill during intercourse. Again very brief like most birds I have seen but they seem to have fun, haha.
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    Most Beautiful Hawk Ever!

    My next vehicle is going to be a gas electric hybrid,6-60 miles pergallon here i come! My sister is living in New York City and said everywhere she looks there is a huge gas guzzling SUV..It's all about keeping up with the Joneses you know. She misses air without smog...hey Maybe the Clean Air...
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    Blue Tits working together

    Hi there a pair of female tits nesting in the same box? I don't know alot about birds outside of Norht America.Aren't tits in the same family as chickadees just different name?
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    Can you help me identify this bird please

    ok, yer in london, im stupid, Ardea cinerea. how does that sound?
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    Can you help me identify this bird please

    looks a lot like a great blue heron from this angle
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    Hello from Maine

    Hi All, I am a lifelong bird and wildlife nut who one day hopes to be a wildlife biologist and falconer. Going back to school this fall for the former. I have a particular interest in raptors but I am fascinated by all birds. I am going birdwatching this saterday, looking for Goshawks in...
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