Hawks and Coyotes

We had a coyote sighting the other day, near woodland garden. It was said to be a small one, so maybe a juvenile? The one I saw the other week was a large one, so probably not the same one.

The Cooper's hawk banding in the magnolia nest was unsuccessful, the male is to wiley. maybe next time.

Hawk banding

It's been busy at the Arboretum! sorry for the lack of recent posts. The male Cooper's Hawk in the Pacific Connections Cascadia garden has been banded. With a good scope you may be able to see a blue band on his leg. I forget which leg is banded. The male gets a band on one leg and the female another, I'll fill you in soon. The male hawk in the magnolia section was a little too elusive, and they will try again tomorrow. stay tuned!

Birds and racoons

Last Saturday morning I spied a raccoon (with the aid of some crows). It was a big one with no tail. Interestingly, crows help me find about 90 percent of the wildlife in the Arboretum, especially if its a predator. I don't know if the crows are warning their friends or if they're just being jerks and yelling a lot, but they sure help me out.
I've been told that the Coopers Hawks in the Magnolia area have hatched, which is great news. I haven't heard on the status of the nest in Pacific Connections, so stay tuned.
There is an Eagles nest in some trees just north of the Center for Urban Horticulture. I saw one of them coming from the nest today. I saw his/her huge shadow first, and then saw it flying towards Lake Washington.