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Monday, September 13. 2010

Just kidding. We would never post a "Name This Bird" this easy to answer. Among many interesting and enjoyable experiences this past weekend was getting this close to a Red Tail who was hunting the marsh edges at the Mass. Audubon in South Wellfleet. Pocket camera, no telephoto:

Posted by Bird Dog in Natural History and Conservation at 13:21 | Comments (8) | Trackbacks (0)

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Little squirrels and bunny rabbits could not be reached for comment.

#1 D on 2010-09-13 13:28 (Reply)

I'd call it a Red Tailed Hawk

#2 Cato the Elder on 2010-09-13 14:10 (Reply)

There are no less than four magnificent red-tails at the Seppofarm this year, and two red shoulders as well. They call frequently, and seem to have accommodated the others' presence pretty well to the same area. It's unusual for so many to be that close together.

There are still lots of little critters for them to feed on, as foxes seem scarce. I blame the coyotes for the absence of foxes.

And there are more turkeys than I have seen in years, there were two dozen of them in the back yard last week. So many that the dog wasn't sure which one to chase first.

#3 Seppo on 2010-09-13 14:13 (Reply)

When I go to the field to disk ground, a pair of hawks is never far behind. Why? Disking stalks or stubble flushes out field mice and the occasional snake, making them easy pickings for the hawks.

Who says species can't adapt and use mankind to their advantage?

#4 feeblemind on 2010-09-13 15:09 (Reply)

Name the bird? Fred. I name it Fred.

#5 Dan. on 2010-09-13 20:10 (Reply)

Considering the size of the specimen, I think Helen would be a better choice.

#5.1 Alan Kellogg (Link) on 2010-09-14 06:00 (Reply)

Beautiful creatures. Intelligent. But such a pain when predating on my chickens. I recently lost a beautiful young rooster to one. Truly, worse than humans.

#6 meaux on 2010-09-13 21:35 (Reply)

Sure, it's a red tail but it's a juvenile red tail. The mottled coloration is the tell tale.

#7 wkimbell on 2010-09-14 13:07 (Reply)

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