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Wildlife Spotting

Photo by SkyGlass
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Field Notes

Description:

Hawk or barred owl? 8.5” to 10” length. Both a hawk and an owl were spotted on the same day. Looks to be a primary wing feather.

Habitat:

Neighborhood bird sanctuary in suburban community

Notes:

Can someone identify?

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
Brian38
Welcome to Project Noah glassma. Awesome first spotting! I'm leaning toward a Red-shouldered hawk (Buteo lineatus). Here is a link to check out: https://www.fws.gov/lab/featheratlas/feather.php?Bird=RSHA_primary_ad

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PublishedJuly 11, 2020

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