Spotted the first hawk I've seen this fall at Ben Brenman Park. I'm fairly
certain it's an adult Red-shouldered Hawk. Although the breast was very
orange, there were still very evident bars on the breast, which makes me
wonder if it is just reaching its adulthood.
http://www.pbase.com/bb_etc/image/70286996
Cliff Otto
Alexandria (Ben Brenman Park is located on the west end of Alexandria at
Duke and Sommervelle)