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Bird of prey in my backyard

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Subject: Bird of prey in my backyard
From: Jana <>
Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2005 18:28:55 +1000

Hi again,

Thanks for the responses everyone. From a number of replies suggesting that a pigeon may be too large a bird for a Collared Sparrowhawk to tackle, and another reply telling me that the goshawk has a noticeably protruding eyebrow, I'm pretty sure that it was the goshawk. I'd heard of the nesting Peregrine Falcons in the city of course, but didn't realise other raptors would be as common around the city as replies have indicated. It was great to get a good, close-up, all-day view of this one, though.

Bill, I don't think it was a Pacific Baza, as it was barred all the way up to its chin, and didn't have a crest at all, but I will definitely keep an eye out for them on my walks around the neighbourhood! Nice to know they are around.

Cheers,
Jana.


Bill Jolly wrote:
Hi Jana

Without a full description, I won't try to ID the bird, but don't overlook
Pacific Baza - a bird I've often seen in West End down towards Hill End,
between Montague and Hardgrave Roads. I've seen them perched on roof
gutters.

A pigeon would be a bit big for a Baza to tackle, but it could have been
startled and flown into someone's window. It's all guesswork!!

Bill Jolly

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