Fred,

I live outisde Bowling Green in South Central KY. I have found a few sharpie nests over the years but the majority of them are located in western KY. If you are serious about pulling one let me now early next spring and I will see what I can do.

Of all the accipiters I have flown my last tiercel shapie had the best persoanlity. He was a great bird, wonderful personality and caught lots of game. If sparrows and starlings are you game I would recommend a tiercel.

As far as doves goes there are others who probably have more experience and knowledge. I have flown a female merlin, female perlin and my current tiercel gyr/merlin. My current gyr/merlin is getting better and more consistant with a good pitch but between the three my perlin was better.
Maybe over time he will catch her but we will see.

David