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Buteo jamaicensis
Most common raptor in this area of Maryland.
Lives in an urban area near roads and homes.
This individual is quite frequently seen early in the morning feeding in trees right in our front yard. It catches and consumes non-native Norway rats, as can be seen in this photo.
Spotted on Jan 25, 2012
Submitted on Mar 10, 2012
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