[cobirds] Northern Goshawk - Estes Park

COBirders,

After spending a morning and afternoon ski touring and snow shoeing, my daughter, Robin wanted to check out Coffee on the Rocks place in Estes Park right of of HW 36.  While there around 4:30 p.m. we were treated to a sight of watching a Northern Goshawk repeatedly chase Mallard ducks that were swimming, feeding, preening in the small stream below the coffee shop.  Every time the goshawk made an attempt to snatch a Mallard, the mallards would dive below the water for 4 - 10 seconds.  The goshawk made at least 12 attempts to catch a duck but with no success as we watched and marveled.

When we returned home, Robin checked out Coffee on the Rocks Facebook page.  The Northern Goshawk's photo was included having previously captured a Mallard duck.  

This location might be a good place for people to see a NOGO.

Ken Pals

Fort Collins

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