That description is very intriguing Mikeal. I haven't been able to get out
there yet, but maybe someone will see if it is still around. Some photos
would be good. Those dark buteos can be tough to differentiate because of
the general lack of markings. Seems odd that it was with the Vultures.
Matt
On Fri, Mar 10, 2017 at 3:14 PM, Mikeal Jones <mikealjones@xxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
My last message had the checklist and general location of hotspot Plat I
Reservoir location. For the exact location of the unknown Buteo sp.
(hanging out with and similar to Turkey Vultures), use this checklist map
location. Mikeal
http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S35084970
Mikeal Jones
826 SE Brockway Ave
Roseburg OR 97470
(541) 673-1859
mikealjones@xxxxxxxxxxx
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Begin forwarded message:
*From:* Mikeal Jones <mikealjones@xxxxxxxxxxx>
*Date:* March 9, 2017 at 2:06:21 PM PST
*To:* Umpqua Birds <umpquabirds@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
*Cc:* Mikeal Jones <mikealjones@xxxxxxxxxxx>
*Subject:* *Unknown Buteo sp. Plat I March 9*
I saw a very dark apparent Buteo sp. hawk 11:15 today, perched with two
Turkey Vultures, then soaring with them, east of the Plat I parking area
(almost half-way to Plat K road). The dark bird was significantly smaller
than the vultures, with similar markings when soaring (dark underwing
feathers, gray flight and tail feathers) and small dark head. The bird
soared with flat wings I thought, and landed back in the same tree where it
had perched with the vultures. No white anywhere that I could see.
I was 300 meters, getting to within 150 meters, but I still can't identify
the hawk from likely immature and dark possibilities in field guides. It
would be great if someone else was able to see the bird near Plat I, Valley
View, or Plat K roads. Mikeal
Here is a checklist with the location of trees where the bird perched:
http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S35071759
Mikeal Jones
826 SE Brockway Ave
Roseburg OR 97470
(541) 673-1859
mikealjones@xxxxxxxxxxx
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