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I-65 near Concord Rd.
Brentwood, Williamson County
 
Last Friday, I was taking my father to a doctor's appointment in Nashville.  As 
we neared Concord Rd. exit on I-65, we saw a large accipiter flying over the 
interstate.  It appeared to be the size of a Red-tailed Hawk.  The bird had the 
longer, narrower wings (for an accipiter) typical of goshawks.  Of course, at 
65 mph in traffic, our view was brief and positive ID could not be made.  Keep 
an eye open if you are in the area.  This was probably a migrant, so chances 
will not be good for future sightings...but who knows.
 
Damien Simbeck
Killen, AL

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