Goshawks nesting on the Greenstone

[johnhens]

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.

[thesneakymonkey]

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.

[Kelly]

I met a guy last week in Rock Harbor who had been attacked by one of the nesting goshawks—face scratched up a bit.

[hooky]

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.