17 SEPTEMBER. CALIFORNIA: BIRDS This summer
has been much wetter than normal here in Modoc County, and from Pacific
Northwest storms, not the usual summer thunderstorms. Northern goshawk
breeding success was very low this year throughout northeastern California,
with many pairs moving to new nests or disappearing (perhaps not breeding
at all). 82-83 goshawk records are sparse, but it looks like 82 was an
average year, 83 was a good year.--Matt Schweich <matttwd@hdo.net>.
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