A Hawk is a Hawk is a Hawk...or Is It?
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» Renie_Burghardt - Hawks
Interesting article, P.C. Both the red-tailed hawk and the red-shouldered hawk are common here in the Ozarks, as is the beautiful, little Kestrel. Ospreys can be seen on the Current River in the Fall. I have seen them come up with a fish, right in front of my cabin on the river. Then they fly up into a tree to consume it. Learned a lot in the differences of these birds, from the article. Thank you. Best regards. Renie-- posted by Renie_Burghardt
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» harrierpcr - Re: Hawks
Renie: Hi! Glad you enjoyed it. Sounds like you've got some nice birding up there!You know, no matter how many years people bird, there's always going to be That One Bird everyone sees but can't agree as to what it is. For a few years now we've had This Thing living in the Great Swamp. Some people swear it's a red-tailed hawk while others swear it's a red-shouldered hawk. Someone suggested it was a hybrid. While some folks have suggested going in to grab it and take a DNA sample, no one seems to be able to capture it. It's spooky. I've seen it and I can't decide what it is. You'd think this would be easy because it should have either a red-tail or red-shoulder, but the markings are muddied. Here in New Jersey, it's become the Birder's Bigfoot! Pat
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