[NatureNS] Toad Hawk

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Hi Tuma
I would guess at Northern Harrier as well, because it frequents open
marshes and the like where toads are often found.
Billy
> Hi Tuma:
>
> All the buteos will catch and eat snakes and amphibia. However, I
> would favour N. Harrier as catching these even moreso, and being
> suffiently distinct to catch attention.. Just a guess.
>
> Cheers, Ian
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> Quoting Tuma Young <tumayoung@yahoo.ca>:
>
>> Kwe Msit Wen:
>>
>> In my search for Mi'kmaq names of birds, I have come across an old name
>> for a
>> particular hawk-it is called a Toad Hawk or a Snake-killer hawk.  It
>> is known to
>> be a "...Killer of Black Snakes..."  Any one have any idea of which hawk
>> this
>> may refer to?
>>
>> Your help is appreciated.
>>
>> Tuma Young
>> Halifax
>>  Koqwaqja'tekaq'tinej.
>> (Let Us Choose The Correct Behaviour)
>>
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