Peregrine Falcon???
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Peregrine Falcon???

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jnish

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on: December 16, 2017, 04:52:06 PM
The closest match that I can find in my field guide is peregrine falcon, but the dark colour appears to extend too far below the head.  Your help with ID is much appreciated!

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Reply #1 on: December 16, 2017, 05:15:13 PM
I'm thinking Harrier and I thank you for getting me thinking.
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Reply #2 on: December 16, 2017, 06:29:27 PM
Female Northern Harrier.
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Reply #3 on: December 16, 2017, 07:18:37 PM
Thank you!  I just can't get the hang of this!  The two times I thought I had photographed peregrine falcons, they were actually a Merlin and a Northern Harrier.  One time I thought I had photographed a hawk attacking a night heron, and it was actually a peregrine falcon (Aug 23, 2016).  I'm glad you are there to set me straight!
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