Broad-winged Hawk??
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Broad-winged Hawk??

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farmer

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on: September 26, 2010, 02:44:21 PM
I think this is a broad-winged Hawk? Not sure though, I can't see his toe/leg colour clearly. It does have a short tail. Any thoughts?

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Reply #1 on: September 28, 2010, 06:26:36 PM
Looks like a red tail hawk to me, but I'm not 100% sure.
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Reply #2 on: September 28, 2010, 06:53:07 PM
I think you are right with (juvenile) Broad-winged Hawk, indistinct bands on tail and a hint of moustache stripes.
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Reply #3 on: September 28, 2010, 08:37:53 PM
Nice shot.... I agree with Thouc on Broad-winged.  Nice markings on tail.
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Reply #4 on: September 28, 2010, 09:49:34 PM
Thanks for the help. It was close to dusk, so it was almost too dark. As I was taking this, a Great horned owl flew out of the tree to my left, and scared the hawk away. Maybe I'll get a shot of the owl next time!
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