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mjoymommy
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Posted 28 April 2012 - 02:50 AM
I live in Northern WI and this bird was flying over our house in the morning. I've only come up with it possibly being a Northern Harrier but wasn't sure. It's not the best pic but I thought maybe someone would know what it is. Thanks.
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Sparky the Cuttlefish
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Posted 28 April 2012 - 02:59 AM
With the dark carpal (wrist) patch and the pale head, this look a bit more like a Rough-legged Hawk to me.
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Posted 28 April 2012 - 11:09 AM
I agree with rough-legged.
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Posted 28 April 2012 - 02:16 PM
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Posted 28 April 2012 - 02:46 PM
I think the only other raptor with that dark square Pat mentioned is an Osprey, and since those aren't easy to get confused it's a great field mark. Nice one!
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Posted 29 April 2012 - 06:18 AM
Very nice photo. I'm having such a struggle with photographing birds around here because there are so many trees on my property that it is difficult to get a clear shot.
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