October 24, 2008

RAPTOR: ID help requested

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   We have been getting all sports of Kestrels, Redtails, Ospreys and Harriers along Disposal Road, but the guy in the photo above took us by surprise the other day.
   We were at the beginning of the Saw Mill Creek Trail when this guy flew past, within 20 feet of us.
   He flew down the trail and landed on a rock by the tidal impoundment on the right.
   He is an accipiter, we figure, but need help. He (she) was fairly large. Any suggestions?

Oct 24, 2008 7:55:00 AM | Birds

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Deedee Burnside

Fred Weber says Immature Cooper's Hawk.

Posted by: Deedee Burnside | October 25, 2008 at 07:56 AM

Don Torino

Possibly an Immature Goshawk

Posted by: Don Torino | October 24, 2008 at 08:20 PM

Don Torino

Possibly an Immature Goshawk

Posted by: Don Torino | October 24, 2008 at 08:19 PM

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