Hawk Myrtle Beach, SC, USA (1 Viewer)

[OhioHick]

Golf trip for a week in MB, but I was watching for birds and other critters as well. Spotted several raptors on the courses, including the one in the photo. Sorry for the poor quality, all I had was a small pocket camera (better zoom than my phone but still not a great shot). Maybe a Broad-winged or Red-shouldered Hawk?

 

[nartreb]

Strongly banded tail, white bands narrower than dark => red-shouldered. (Broad-winged similar, but with white bands as thick as dark bands)

 

[qwerty5]

Looks like Red-shouldered Hawk.

 

[Microtus]

I agree with Red-shouldered Hawk.

 

[OhioHick]

Thanks for the speedy replies. And for the detail on the tail bands; very helpful.