Accipiter fasciatus

3 Brown Goshawk at Deakin, ACT

Accipiter fasciatus at Deakin, ACT - 9 Nov 2019
Accipiter fasciatus at Deakin, ACT - 9 Nov 2019
Accipiter fasciatus at Deakin, ACT - 9 Nov 2019
Accipiter fasciatus at Deakin, ACT - 9 Nov 2019
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Accipiter fasciatus 21 Nov 2019 natureguy
Accipiter fasciatus 19 Nov 2019 BIrdsinCanberra

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I heard a very loud “whoosh,” very close over my head, and a goshawk swooped low over me with another goshawk just off to its side. The birds flew into a tree in front of me, with the swooping bird calling continuously. I thought I could use some of the trees to shelter me from the swooping but a goshawk came in very close. I was happy enough with my photos so I left the area.

4 comments

natureguy wrote:
   21 Nov 2019
Excellent photos showing the rounded tail, diagnostic of Brown Goshawk.
LisaH wrote:
   21 Nov 2019
Great photos. And here was I, taking it personally when the same bird followed me hundreds of metres (I'll post tonight).
Illilanga wrote:
   22 Nov 2019
Be careful near their nests. They can get REALLY grumpy as you found out. Big talons! ;)
   22 Nov 2019
Many thanks all for the wonderful comments.
NatureGuy - Many thanks for the confirmation
LisaH - I suspect you and I will not be getting Xmas cards from the Goshawk family
Illianga - Thanks for the warning, I wish my lens was longer so I could be further away

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