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Bird Identification: Hawk In Flight- Need Opinions Please

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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
October 27, 2007
5:59 PM
Post #4129863
My camera is not one made for this type of shot but I did the best I could.

I'm almost 100% sure its a Sharp-shinned Hawk but is there a possibilty it could be a

Red-shouldered Hawk?

The tail is in tight so thats not helping me too much.

I have 2 other shots but their worse than this one.

Thanks, Pelle :-)

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Resin
Northumberland
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 9a)
October 27, 2007
6:19 PM
Post #4129903
Definitely an Accipiter. As the two outer tail feathers are distinctly shorter than the rest, I'd go for Cooper's.

Resin

pelletory
Marlton, NJ
October 27, 2007
6:56 PM
Post #4130008
I see that now; thanks!
Grandmaggie
Beachwood, NJ
(Zone 6b)
October 28, 2007
9:32 PM
Post #4133738
Wow, very nice! GM

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