KENNEBEC JOURNAL • June 17, 2025
A bird of prey aggressively protecting its nest has prompted the closure of two trails at Bond Brook Recreation Area after it attacked a trail runner and sank its talons into his head. Officials believe a nesting goshawk is defending its territory and is attacking people it deems threatening. The runner suffered multiple scratches on his head and went to urgent care to have the scratches cleaned out and sanitized, but was otherwise OK.