Northern Goshawk
Accipiter gentilis

1/125 sec at f4, ISO: 3200, Nikon D300S w 500 mm


\"Northern Goshawk.\" Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The Northern Goshawk, Accipiter gentilis, is a medium-large bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes other diurnal raptors, such as eagles, buzzards and harriers.It is a widespread species that inhabits the temperate parts of the northern hemisphere. In Europe and North America, where there is only one goshawk, it is often referred to (officially and unofficially, respectively) as simply the \"Goshawk\". It is mainly resident, but birds from colder regions migrate south for the winter. In North America, migratory goshawks are often seen migrating south along mountain ridge tops in September and October.
Flatanger, Norway
 
11/05/2011