Hawk of some sorts? (1 Viewer)

Redbecka

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• Mar 2, 2015

• #1

I took this about two years ago in south western PA. I was by the water with when he flew above me. I would say he is bigger than a chicken. It was in the summer months. What I am finding curious is the stripe on his tail. I haven't seen any other birds like that.

 

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RJP

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• Mar 2, 2015

• #2

This is an adult Broad-winged Hawk. That tail is one of their important field marks.

 

Redbecka

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• Mar 2, 2015

• #3

Thanks Randy. I did research on the net some time ago and never did come across this type of hawk. I just did a search by the name and walla. Thanks again.

 

Microtus

Maryland USA (he/him)

• Mar 2, 2015

• #4

An adult Broad-winged Hawk as Randy says. A sign of spring and summer to dream about on this cold icy March day.

 

Redbecka

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• Mar 2, 2015

• #5

For sure Microtus. We had snow and ice today too.

 

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ceasar

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• Mar 2, 2015

• #6

They are very common in PA and throughout the wooded areas of North East and North Central USA and Canada in the spring and summer. They start to migrate in August and are seen more often then. They have their nests in the woods and are secretive during breeding season. In my experience the best places to see them in the spring and summer are in areas which have large tracts of woods interspersed with farm land. Drive around rural roads in areas like that. Sometimes you will see them perched on telephone wires.

Bob

 

TLeukering

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• Mar 7, 2015

• #7

The very broad, but relatively short, wings, but with a pointed aspect and, voilà, Broad-winged Hawk.