Posted By: JaredD
What type of hawk is this? - 01/16/12 02:13 PM
Was sitting on my back porch gt a few pictures before it took off.
http://www.gather.com/viewSlideshow.action?albumId=35111
Posted By: THEBBC
Re: What type of hawk is this? - 01/16/12 02:42 PM
Appears to be a broad-wing hawk.
Posted By: 82Ag
Re: What type of hawk is this? - 01/16/12 02:54 PM
This appears to be a young red-tailed hawk. Develop more of the reddish/rust tint as they mature, but patterning on breast feathers would indicate red-tailed.
Posted By: THEBBC
Re: What type of hawk is this? - 01/16/12 03:01 PM
This is a broad wing hawk.
Posted By: redchevy
Re: What type of hawk is this? - 01/16/12 03:05 PM
Looks like what we always called a swainsons hawk. Not sure on spelling.
matt
Posted By: DXB
Re: What type of hawk is this? - 01/16/12 03:25 PM
I agree with young red tail.
Posted By: rtp
Re: What type of hawk is this? - 01/16/12 03:39 PM
Send Jeffbird a pm. He is the birding expert in our part of the world.
Posted By: FamousAmos
Re: What type of hawk is this? - 01/16/12 03:42 PM
I believe a red-tailed as well.
Posted By: 4Weight
Re: What type of hawk is this? - 01/16/12 03:43 PM
Positive its a Red Tail. Pretty bird