Anyone able to identify this bird?

Suz · Joined: 27 Nov 2005 Posts: 3186

Found this beauty sitting on the fence this evening right at sunset. Does anyone know what it is?

Trishness · Posted: 8/14/2007, 8:10 pm Post subject:

Looks like a Swainson's Hawk to me.
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threedogz · Joined: 06 May 2005 Posts: 668 Location: Chandler

I have seen a similar bird on Peralta Trail. A speckled snow feather hawk... just teasing. I don't know my birds, but it sounded good.
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mike · What box? Joined: 30 Dec 2002 Posts: 3134

I'm gonna go with red-tailed hawk.
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IGO · Joined: 08 Feb 2005 Posts: 4144 Location: Las Vegas

Who are you? Razz

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Suz · Joined: 27 Nov 2005 Posts: 3186

Mike, I think you are correct....and good to "see" you.
Here is a matching image that I found online.

The one on my fence was watching us in the house and the picture was taken through the window. I know their vision is good but I just read that it is 8 times as good as a human's and they can see a mouse from a mile away. I have been finding a lot of shredded "parts" in the yard....and had hoped it wasn't Sadie doing it. I also hoped this beauty wasn't drooling over my turtles! One website stated: In the rare case of an individual raptor or hawk that engages in active predation on domestic birds or animals, such a bird may be judiciously removed in accordance with current regulations.

I certainly love watching them soar---56 inch wing span and all but this clean up is disgusting! Shocked

Hikngrl · Posted: 8/15/2007, 5:44 am Post subject:

IGO, that is Mike, he is one of the founders of our site! We miss him terribly! He is the Daddy of a sweet three year old that keeps him very busy. If you look in the gallery a little over three years ago you will find pictures of Elijah I believe....since then he has grown like a weed. We keep hopong Daddy will come home to the site and come out and play with us again!
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IGO · Joined: 08 Feb 2005 Posts: 4144 Location: Las Vegas

I was playing Diane. I'm very familiar with Mike. I've been wondering about him as I am wondering about Heat.
So nice to see you Mike.
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Hikngrl · Posted: 8/15/2007, 6:02 am Post subject:

Oh! Sorry.... Embarassed

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IGO · Joined: 08 Feb 2005 Posts: 4144 Location: Las Vegas

Does anybody know where AZHeat is?
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Hikngrl · Posted: 8/15/2007, 6:24 am Post subject:

He comes and goes.....
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mike · What box? Joined: 30 Dec 2002 Posts: 3134

IGO, do you watch CSI??
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Nighthiker · Joined: 05 Jan 2003 Posts: 1714

Its a red tail, looks like you need to weed the back lot.

Suz · Joined: 27 Nov 2005 Posts: 3186

It does look like a bit of a fire hazard in that picture, you would think the fire department out here would be ALL OVER that.................. Wink

IGO · Joined: 08 Feb 2005 Posts: 4144 Location: Las Vegas