The largest of the three North American accipiters, Northern Goshawk is also the least frequently seen. It usually appears out of nowhere and is gone just as quickly. It has uncanny ability to navigate at full speed through dense forest tangles in pursuit of prey. It is a fierce predator, and will not hesitate to attack any perceived intruder into its territory, including humans.
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Northern Goshawk
Bethany, CT
June 11, 2014 ©John Schwarz
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Northern Goshawk
Bethany, CT
June 11, 2014 ©John Schwarz
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Northern Goshawk
Bethany, CT
June 11, 2014 ©John Schwarz
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Northern Goshawk
Bethany, CT
June 11, 2014 ©John Schwarz
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Northern Goshawk
Bethany, CT
June 11, 2014 ©John Schwarz
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Northern Goshawk
Bethany, CT
June 11, 2014 ©John Schwarz
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Northern Goshawk
Bethany, CT
June 11, 2014 ©John Schwarz
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Northern Goshawk
Bethany, CT
June 11, 2014 ©John Schwarz
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Northern Goshawk
Bethany, CT
June 11, 2014 ©John Schwarz
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Northern Goshawk
Bethany, CT
June 11, 2014 ©John Schwarz
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Northern Goshawk
Bethany, CT
June 11, 2014 ©John Schwarz
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Northern Goshawk
Bethany, CT
June 11, 2014 ©John Schwarz
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Northern Goshawk on nest
(note prominent white supercilium)
Upper Miller Canyon, Cochise County, AZ
May 31, 2013 ©John Schwarz
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Northern Goshawk on nest
Upper Miller Canyon, Cochise County, AZ
May 31, 2013 ©John Schwarz