Hawk, Ft Worth, Texas area, this morning (1 Viewer)

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Ruthie_Texas

Member

• May 11, 2018

• #1

Hello,

I attached 2 zoomed in photos of a hawk that flew into our yard this morning. What kind is it? This was a first - that we actually saw a hawk flying into our yard. We've had several owls.

The first time he landed, he was about 45 feet from our patio.

The second time (close to the fence line) he was about 90 feet. This image is not zoomed in.
https://flic.kr/p/25XuNGj

It was about 645am.

Thank you
Ruthie

 

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KenM

Well-known member

• May 11, 2018

• #2

Perhaps a juvenile Red-tailed Hawk?

Cheers

 

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Kratter

Well-known member

• May 11, 2018

• #3

Those pale braces on the back are a good mark for juv Red-tailed Hawk, and the proportions and rest of plumage look good as well.
Andy

 

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Ruthie_Texas

Member

• May 11, 2018

• #4

Thank you Ken and Kratter!

 

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ceasar

Well-known member

• May 11, 2018

• #5

Agree with Kratter. White scapular "back straps" are good field marks for RTH.

Bob