Mystery Hawk

[Larry Shuman]

Is this a juvenile Red-tailed Hawk?

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[SBurkholder]

Where and when was the photo taken? Do you have a more traditional profile of the bird?

 

[Fishboy1952]

Looks more like juvenile Red Shouldered Hawk. Nice image!

 

[Larry Shuman]

Where and when was the photo taken? Do you have a more traditional profile of the bird?

It was taken at Maumee Bay State Park. I have other shot but haven't processed them yet.

 

[Larry Shuman]

Here is a side view of the hawk

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[SBurkholder]

I agree with Fishboy1952. Maumee Bay SP looks like they only see Red-shouldered and Red-tailed Buteos during the year. The lack of dark patagial area as seen in the first photo would eliminate the Red-tailed. The prominent tail banding would also suggest a Red-shouldered.

 

[Larry Shuman]

Maumee Bay State Park is great in the fall. I got over 200 shots last week of Sanderings. In the past I've gotten in the fall all kinds of Sanderpipers, Dowitchers, Ruddy Sandstones, yellowlegs, Godwits, falcons, rare gulls. I never know what I'll when I drive out there.