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Old Friday 16th January 2009, 19:37   #1
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Hawk ID Upstate NY

Hi, Went out to feed the birds yesterday and this hawk was flying over my backyard and feeders.

It's not a great picture but was wondering if any knows what kind of hawk it is.

Thanks for all you help.

Kathy


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Old Friday 16th January 2009, 19:45   #2
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Looks like a Red-tailed Hawk, brown head and a streaked "belly band".
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Old Friday 16th January 2009, 19:45   #3
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It is a Red-tailed Hawk - notice the belly band and the dark trailing edge on wing.

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Old Friday 16th January 2009, 19:47   #4
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Hi, Went out to feed the birds yesterday and this hawk was flying over my backyard and feeders.

It's not a great picture but was wondering if any knows what kind of hawk it is.

Thanks for all you help.

Kathy
Red-tailed Hawk note band on belly--- dark leading edges on wings


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Old Friday 16th January 2009, 22:16   #5
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Agree with Red-tail.
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