[TN-Bird] Re: Rough-legged Hawk mis-identification?
- From: BEAMERWITT@xxxxxxx
- To: dollyron@xxxxxxxxx, TN-BIRD@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 18:03:39 EST
I had exactly the same thoughts when observing the hawk I saw this Wednesday
( Jan 28)on Nine Mile Road in Sequatchie Valley. Here is what led to my
conclusion, realizing that we easily could have seen 2 different birds (though
not
likely). First, the bird was perched low in the tree, not diagnostic of RL
but at least suggestive. Second, on studying the bird via scope, I am
confident
that the tail was not red on top but black. (It perched both facing me and
away). Third, the tail was clearly shorter than the wings. Fourth, the head
looked quite fluffy and rounded, this was obvious and easy to see. I was not
able to make any distinction of bill size or feathering of legs. I thought
seriously about walking out into the field and flushing the bird and now I am
sorry that I did not, but still feel RL is most likely, though I will never
know
100% for sure :-(
Terry Witt
Murfreesboro Tn
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