Program Topic

Scott Rashid will present on the Northern Goshawk. The Northern Goshawk is a large and powerful hawk that inhabits the mountains of the west. In March these magnificent birds, about the size of a Common Raven, begin courtship in the mountains above 8000 feet. They construct large stick nests near the tops of large aspen, ponderosa or lodgepole pine. The female lays two to three light blue eggs and feeds her nestlings as the male delivers prey. 

These birds’ prey upon a wide variety of items. These massive hawks are fearless while pursuing their prey through the forest. They do this with impressive speed and power, often overtaking their prey in short bursts of powerful flight.

During the program you will see images and videos of these truly impressive birds in their preferred habitat. You will learn how they prepare their prey for consumption, how they feed their young, how they defend their nest and young and much more.

Program Format

Hybrid meeting - It is your preference: Join in person or online.  

In person: the meeting will take place at the Whittier Community Center, located at 7630 Washington Ave. Whittier. Please wear a mask.

Online: please RSVP here and we will send you a link to the meeting.

The program is free and open to the public.