>From Russell Rogers, Seattle WA, rrogers at halcyon.com

Just for the record. The nest site on Lewendowski Road (I spell the name
to the road different each time in hopes that it will be right at least
once) is a good half mile to 3/4 mile away from the road. Bring a scope,
the views are good from the road. I suggest that folks stay clear from
all raptor nest, especially this time of year. Just don't for get about
the cat on the way out.

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Russell Rogers
4510 Glenn Way SW
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 935-6280
rrogers at halcyon.com
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>
> I recommend you heed most of this advice.
>
> But please bear in mind as you go seeking ferruginous hawks in early spring
> that researchers are very concerned about this species abandoning nest
> sites due to disturbance, particularly during nest building and
> incubation periods. Maintain a distance of at least 250 m to the nest;
> this should prevent abandonment by most healthy ferruginous hawks during
> years when prey are abundant. If they are reacting to you, move away.
>
> About 50 ferrug territories have been active in Washington during the
> past three years. This species is listed as State Threatened and is a
> candidate category 2 for Federal listing under the ESA.
>
> And Russell is right: they are gorgeous, well-deserving of their
> standard name, *Buteo regalis*.
>
> Scott Richardson
> Olympia
> richasar at dfw.wa.gov
>