My understanding- your myths

This from a field-trip leader in Tucson- who is also a birding partner of Mr. Rick Wright. And what is Mr. Wright's excuse for not understanding that Northern Goshawks, male and female, mature and immature, and also male and female polymorphic Goshawks can be found in Tucson?! " Northern Goshawks live in thick forests and at high elevation." This statement is only partially true. It my be that every nesting Goshawk may at some time in their life span migrate.
From Mr. Perry, Director of Tucson Game and Fish: Northern Goshawks do not live in the desert. And that is blatantly false statement. Now, it is very important to have a good concept of the words you use. Tucson is not a desert, Tucson is an oasis in the desert. Northern Goshawks are drawn toward an oasis. And Tucson is a big oasis! Goshawks can live in the desert, but prefer the cities and suburbs.
From a biologist, who has experiences monitoring Goshawk nests: I would not expect to find Goshawks at this low of an elevation here on Coastal Washington. Goshawks are the attack aircraft of the forest. The warthog - like aircraft. [ And then this beauty] Cooper's Hawks can be found soaring over ridge lines and traversing from ridge line to ridge line. Goshawks don't.