My bird guru, Dave, says this is definitely a red-shouldered hawk. I was sure it was not my red-tail, with that banded breast. Dave says this is the only hawk in the northeast US with a red breast and black wings. He also said it's a little unusual for them to stay over the winter, and the migrating ones don't get here till March.
I'm really pleased, because I might be able to recognize this one from now on.
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4 comments:
A hawk, is always my favorite.
There are a couple of species that I see around here that I've not yet identified. I see them only at a distance or when I'm in the car. I've yet to capture an image with the camera that I don't carry at times like that.
I'm not good at identifying them other than to say it's a hawk. I love to see them in flight though
rainfield- sometimes I can provide one
Chuck- I would think this would be one you'd see, even though I don't see them too often.
Ann- I hope to know how to recognize this one from now on.
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