[Birdtalk] Red-shouldered Hawk... MAYBE NOT

[Tim Avery]

So it has been brought to my attention by an  exceptional birder, that the bird in Farmington may not be a Red-shouldered Hawk.  This person has viewed the pictures I took, and has also photographed the bird in question, and based off their experience, has ID'd the bird as a Red-tailed Hawk.

That said, why don't some of the local experts weigh in with their thoughts.  Rick, Larry, Kris (you don;t have to since you already did ;) ), Mark, David, Colby?

Also if anyone has GOOD pictures of the bird that would probably be helpful.  Mine are here, but were all in bad light:

http://www.timaverybirding.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=508

I personally thought the bird looked like a Red-shouldered based off the wing pattern, size and shape, but the person in question is no stranger to birds of prey and someone I trust very much so in this situation.  They don't want to get involved, but I thought I would pass on the concerns since so many have gone to see this bird.

Cheers,

Tim
Salt Lake City, Utah
tanager at timaverybirding.com
http://www.timaverybirding.com
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