Correction:  after tracking the bird down further, I have realized I have made an ID blooper!  It turns out, my gut instinct was right.  The mysterious raptor in my backyard was indeed a juvenile Coopers Hawk.  
A classic case of turning a typical bird into a hopeful bird.  My excitement got the best of me!

But, the evening of birding wasn't a total loss.  Passerine migration is on the move; I did see a handsome bay-breasted warbler and watched an olive-sided flycatcher catching insects this evening.

Happy fall migration everyone!

Sara - Norwich VT

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> On Aug 27, 2016, at 2:34 PM, Sara Eisenhauer <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> For the past few days, I have had a mysterious raptor calling behind my cabin.  I have made several attempts to get a look at this bird, and only once did I get a glimpse.  At that time, I made the assumption that it was a juvey Coopers Hawk.  
> Today, while sitting on my back deck, once again listening to the drawn out "whining" call, the mysterious raptor made an appearance in the tree right in front of me (in pursuit of a blue jay).  At that moment I had no doubt what it was...a juvenile Goshawk!
> I got such good looks at this bird, for it sat in the tree for at least 15 seconds before taking off.
> I rarely see goshawks, let alone hear them very often.  I'm so glad I finally saw this bird - that's a first for my backyard!
> 
> Sara - Norwich, VT
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