Goshawks nesting on the Greenstone

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Goshawks nesting on the Greenstone

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A pair of Goshawks are nesting on the Greenstone. Some may remember the west end of the Minong being closed a few years ago due to a nesting pair of Goshawks. From the NPS:
Nesting Goshawks Between Hatchet Lake Trail and Mount Siskiwit on Greenstone Ridge Trail
Goshawks may swoop and dive as hikers pass through. Wear a hat or hold a small branch over your head to provide protection. Move quickly, yet safely through this section of trail to protect yourself and minimize nest disturbance.
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The nesting period for Goshawks is quite a long time too so plan on them being there if you travel this route. haha. Silly birds are super aggressive at protecting their nests.
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I met a guy last week in Rock Harbor who had been attacked by one of the nesting goshawks—face scratched up a bit.
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I remember Rafiki having a terrible time with them on the Minong several (many?) years ago. I think it was him who put his hat on a stick so they weren't right there in his face.
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