Tucson sightings - Dec.1, 2005 through Mar. 30, '06

2 December 2005 ; pre sun-up (about 7 am.) ; Kolb Road and Route 10

1 NG

I was posted on the overpass. Many Ravens - especially toward the west; in flight and perched. 1 NG coming from the south, heading north, over Route 10. The bird was F, G. The bird was west of my position. EOB=150-200 feet. OT was not recorded.

3 December 2005 ; 7 am., near the overpass, Rt.10

1 accipiter? OT= 1-2 minutes

One raptor (the only one) came from the south, toward me - then veered east to go over the RVP. The bird seemed to be a NG, F and G, yet it had a very short tail (for an accipiter). It was definitely not the bird I saw yesterday, unless, for whatever reason, the bird's tail was chopped.

4 December 2005 1o:15 am. RVP
1 mature female NG

The bird was flying low, 100 feet and less; being attacked by a Raven. The Raven always stayed above the NG, and pushed the NG to the ground, or trees, among the residents' property at the RVP. OT= 2minutes. 1 keeper photograph.

30 December 2005 3:30 pm. RVP
1 female NG
The bird was in hunting mode; soaring, flapping, and gliding. EOB= 100 feet; OT (was not recorded).