This is the nest tree site. The nest itself was at approximately the 60' height. The tree is a Bull Pine located at about 3500' elevation.

There were 3 hawklets in the nest. Because of dimming light conditions and what appeared to be a healthy male well within reach it was decided to harvest the closest bird. I was also concerned about the other hawklets bailing. The bird was placed in a backpack and lowered to the ground. I prefer when possible to do this rather than risk injury while negotiating the decent around the various large limbs.

The adult female spent most of the capture perched nearby screaming. The male showed up as the nest was approached and the pair circled with the female often passing within about 30' of the tree top.