Re: Harris's Hawk?

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Posted by Trey on 19:48:19 04/17/05

In Reply to: Re: Harris's Hawk? posted by Alex Harper

Thanks for your reply. I guess it is possible. Now that I look at Sibley's Guide it is likely you are correct. My look at the hawk on both occasions was brief, less than 15-20 seconds. The white patch on the tail was very distinct and was contrast by the rust color on the upper body.

The thing that must have fooled me is the perspective. I thought I was looking at the top side of the bird as it flew up and to the left both times. It is possible that my eyes deceived me and I was looking at the under side.

With averted vision, glancing at the book, the under side of the Cooper's hawk could fit the bill. And since you are aware of a Cooper's hanging around the park your suggestion makes much since.

I wished that I would have gotten a quick picture, but it happened so fast. I will be looking for the Cooper's hawk the next time I go to A D Barnes.

Thanks
Trey

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Comments:	: Thanks for your reply. I guess it is possible. Now that I look at Sibley's Guide it is likely you are correct. My look at the hawk on both occasions was brief, less than 15-20 seconds. The white patch on the tail was very distinct and was contrast by the rust color on the upper body. : : The thing that must have fooled me is the perspective. I thought I was looking at the top side of the bird as it flew up and to the left both times. It is possible that my eyes deceived me and I was looking at the under side. : : With averted vision, glancing at the book, the under side of the Cooper's hawk could fit the bill. And since you are aware of a Cooper's hanging around the park your suggestion makes much since. : : I wished that I would have gotten a quick picture, but it happened so fast. I will be looking for the Cooper's hawk the next time I go to A D Barnes. : : Thanks : Trey
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