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Buteo jamaicensis
These two hawks visited our backyard 2 days in a row. I tentatively identify it as a Broad-winged or a Rough-legged Hawk. To me, they look like they are young.
We live in an oak-forested area - swamps and ponds nearby. Surrounding area includes farmland, larger lakes.
The darker one (the last 3 pics) was watching a squirrel...but it left it untouched.
Spotted on Jul 19, 2011
Submitted on Jul 26, 2011
2 Comments
It looks like a red-tailed hawk from the front and side, but it's hard to say without seeing the back of it's tail!
Impressive Beauty!
Don't know an ID, US birds are just not my region :)
Good Luck!