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    Minnesota, USA

    Ahh, thanks for the info and complement! :t:
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    Seen in Northern Wisconsin - Summer

    I only have this one picture, but I'm hoping someone can confirm my suspected ID as a Broad-winged Hawk (Buteo platypterus)
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    Peregrine falcon? United States (Minnesota)

    Hmm, very well may be sharpies. It's possible I saw both types, as there were quite a few of "these birds" flying about. Thanks for everyone's input!
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    Minnesota, USA

    Tis true!
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    Minnesota, USA

    That's what I thought too, guys. I was stunned initially, as it was so large... I see bald eagles all the time, and the size of this one had me thinking it might be something else, but I have no idea what it could be aside from an immature bald eagle... a very large one.
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    Minnesota, USA

    Great link to the Cornell site there for comparison - thanks!
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    Minnesota, USA

    Here's another one - I have a pretty good idea, but just want to see what other folks think. Thanks!
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    Peregrine falcon? United States (Minnesota)

    Ahh, thanks guys. I think it is indeed a Cooper's... hard to tell them from the Sharpies based on color but from the size difference, I can say these birds were more along the lines of 16" (Cooper's average) rather than 11" (Sharpie average). Appreciate the help!
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    Peregrine falcon? United States (Minnesota)

    I'm thinking these are peregrine falcons, but I'd like some other opinions or alternative ideas. They were hard to photograph, as they were moving so bloody fast, so I've attached the best pics I could manage. I was in northern Minnesota about a mile inland from Lake Superior; October. There...
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