Raptor rapture in the Northern Burbs

[Harold Schranz <>]

Hi Mark

Thanks! I thought the relatively small beak size and the long middle toe were a giveaway but I just needed to be sure.

It looked in quite good condition considering its injuries but I was quite surprised to see it sitting on my fence. Usually I  get  the usual bird suspects (Currawongs, Wattlebirds, Noisy Miners, Sparrows, parrots of all persuasions though no Gang-gangs due to the lack of tall trees with yummy stuff! I can only offer a couple of moderately tall pines and a bird bath - amazing the size of birds that have taken to sitting in it!).

I'm running out of unidentified photos; I'll have to dig through my collection to find the others  - enough for another day! 8-)

Thanks

Harold

On 4 June 2014 22:51, Mark Clayton <> wrote:

Hi Harold,

 

Previous photo of male and female Red-rumped Parrots. The other is an adult Collared Sparrowhawk, told from a Brown Goshawk in these photos by the very long middle toe and smallish beak size.

 

Keep sending the photos and eventually they will all be identified for you.

 

Cheers,

Mark

 

From: Harold Schranz [
Sent: Wednesday, 4 June 2014 10:34 PM
To: Canberra Birds
Subject: [canberrabirds] Raptor rapture in the Northern Burbs

 

Hi Folks

Last query for the night, for those who can tell the difference between a Collared Sparrowhawk and a Goshawk of similiar persuasion.

Link to Photo: http://bit.ly/1ouZSDo (taken April 2014 in Palmerston suburbia)

 

I am guessing this to be a proud Collared Sparrowhawk that has had a rough time (at the hands of a Currawong or whatever?). Seems to be missing an eye and a leg.

Does that sound right?

Thanks

Harold