BANGOR DAILY NEWS • June 20, 2020
No bird in North America is more aggressive in defending its nest than a northern goshawk. You don’t have to look for goshawks. They find you. If you get anywhere near the nest, they will ask you to leave in a loud, clear voice, and it won’t be polite. I recommend that you do as they suggest, because a failure to obey is likely to provoke a physical attack, as they come screaming in, needle-sharp talons aimed at your scalp. This panic-attack attack happens only during nesting season. The rest of the year, goshawks don’t care about you. ~ Bob Duchesne