A colleague of mine was attacked by a Brown Goshawk in the Black Mountain
bushland. Apparently the nest was close to the walking trail, thus the bird was
being defensive. My colleague received a talon slash across the upper arm.
Anthony Overs
Canberra
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From: Ian Fraser [SMTP:
Sent: Friday, 20 February 1998 15:05
To:
Subject: raptors in the suburbs
Both Brown Goshawks and Collared Sparrowhawks are regularly recorded
throughout suburban Canberra; indeed in winter, nearly all ACT records are
suburban. We live within 1k of the city centre, and have already recorded
both species this year (plus a Little Eagle).
Part of Black Mountain (nature reserve just down the road a bit) was
signposted by the parks service last spring to warn joggers about an
especially aggressive nesting BGH!
Cheers,
Ian
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Ian Fraser, Canberra
Environment Tours; Vertego Environmental Writing Consultancy
ph: 02 62491560 fax: 02 62473227
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