Tuesday, October 9, 2007, 12:30-12:40 p.m.
Oakwood Park, Lorain
Observer: Paula Lozano

Northern Goshawk - 1

While driving slowly (speed limit 10 mph) through Oakwood Park, I noticed a 
medium-size raptor circling above the trees. I parked, got out and observed 
the bird as it circled, gained altitude and drifted eastward.

What caught my attention the most was the bird's deep, strong wingbeats. 
Besides the wingbeats and its size, other field marks noted were a heavily 
streaked chest and a dark banded tail with a thin white tip. In addition, 
the white feathering on either side of the base of the tail was very 
noticeable.

As I was leaving, I had another quick glimpse of the bird as it returned to 
the area where I first saw it.

Paula Lozano
Lakewood, Ohio

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