[Tweeters] Question for Bob O'Brien (was RE: Northern Hawk Owls)

[Rob Faucett via Tweeters]

I’ve been up there 2-3 times in the past year and seen nothing close. And I’m familiar with the bird. 

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> On Feb 20, 2025, at 1:24 PM, Jim Elder via Tweeters <tweeters at u.washington.edu> wrote:

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> This post from Bob O'Brien caught my attention (I would have responded directly but Tweeters digest doesn't show email addresses any more).

> You've been to the Kelley River? Do tell. Some years ago there were reports of Siberian Tits (aka Gray-headed Chickadees) in that area. Were you looking for them? Did you see them? Anyone have any idea if they are still there? I'd love to hear more about your experience there. Considered trying to go there a few years ago but was overruled by other members of the party but still would like to go there some day.

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> Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2025 18:15:32 -0800

> From: Robert O'Brien via Tweeters <tweeters at u.washington.edu>

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> Subject: Re: [Tweeters] Northern Hawk Owls

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> I don't have a lot of experience with them.  But I have seen them hovering like a kestrel, when searching for prey at dusk, but still quite light.

> This was at the Kelley River mouth on the  Noatak River, north of Kotzebue, Alaska.  One hovered, moved a short distance and  then  hovered again.

> Quite spectacular.  Bob OBrien   Portland

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