Title: Morning watch 5-23-11
Post by: Yarak on 23-May-11, 02:30:28 PM
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By Rochester falcon watcher MAK
First of all I apologize for being so late getting this report posted. Let's just say I've had a couple of issues today that got me way behind. I checked near Times Square,Wilder and Mercury with no sightings. I then went to the east side near Xerox,HSBC and Midtown again with...
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http://rfalconcam.com/falconwatching/?p=1816 (http://rfalconcam.com/falconwatching/?p=1816)
Title: Re: Morning watch 5-23-11
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 23-May-11, 03:10:44 PM
My first instinct was this is a red-tail with a VERY light belly band. Other opinions welcome...my eyes feel about fried...
Title: Re: Morning watch 5-23-11
Post by: Donna on 23-May-11, 05:10:53 PM
I don't think it's a Falcon but look how white the breast is! A great pic!
Then again, who am I to say. Looks like a falcon then NOT!
Then again, who am I to say. Looks like a falcon then NOT!
Title: Re: Morning watch 5-23-11
Post by: MAK on 23-May-11, 05:24:26 PM
I couldn't decide if it was a hawk or falcon,because the chest certainly doesn't say falcon but the face does. We have so many people on this forum whom are very good at identifying birds I leave this up to them. ???
Title: Re: Morning watch 5-23-11
Post by: DebInTexas on 23-May-11, 06:00:09 PM
To me, it looks to be a partially leucistic red-tailed or red-shouldered hawk; noting the coloration of the head/neck feathers. It is a beautiful bird, and a nice pic from the distance.
:thumbsup:
:thumbsup:
Title: Re: Morning watch 5-23-11
Post by: Bonnie on 23-May-11, 07:37:07 PM
Peregrine. Note hood and eyes. Black wing feathers.
Title: Re: Morning watch 5-23-11
Post by: chlosmom on 23-May-11, 07:52:56 PM
Expert (????) that i am, i say that is one big beautiful white chested BIRD :harhar:
Title: Re: Morning watch 5-23-11
Post by: Donna on 23-May-11, 07:58:04 PM
A rare find MAK!! :clap:
Title: Re: Morning watch 5-23-11
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 23-May-11, 08:06:14 PM
I keep thinking of something Siobhan Ruck (anyone ever hear from her?) once said...if you look at it from the front and think white football, it's likely a red-tail.
And, although the colors are off-could be the background & the distance-the face looks very much like the bird on the right here...
(photo by Lincoln Karim)
That's Pale Male on the left with the second female from this season...
And, although the colors are off-could be the background & the distance-the face looks very much like the bird on the right here...
(photo by Lincoln Karim)That's Pale Male on the left with the second female from this season...
Title: Re: Morning watch 5-23-11
Post by: MAK on 23-May-11, 08:13:12 PM
Title: Re: Morning watch 5-23-11
Post by: Bonnie on 23-May-11, 08:29:33 PM
I don't think it looks like the red tail picture. Check out the hood and eyes far apart. Cold peregrine all puffed up keeping warm. Eyes and wings are not like a red tail. Where was the bird?
Title: Re: Morning watch 5-23-11
Post by: MAK on 23-May-11, 08:46:24 PM
I don't think it looks like the red tail picture. Check out the hood and eyes far apart. Cold peregrine all puffed up keeping warm. Eyes and wings are not like a red tail. Where was the bird?
:wave: Bonnie, it was on the 16th floor ledge of the Kodak Office Tower. M&K land!
Title: Re: Morning watch 5-23-11
Post by: margaret on 23-May-11, 08:51:44 PM
I keep thinking of something Siobhan Ruck (anyone ever hear from her?) once said...if you look at it from the front and think white football, it's likely a red-tail.
And, although the colors are off-could be the background & the distance-the face looks very much like the bird on the right here...
(photo by Lincoln Karim)
That's Pale Male on the left with the second female from this season...
And, although the colors are off-could be the background & the distance-the face looks very much like the bird on the right here...
(photo by Lincoln Karim)That's Pale Male on the left with the second female from this season...
Good call, I think. I've been looking at MAK's pictures all day. It's out of proportion for a falcon - IMHO.
Your description of it "looking like a football" certainly fits. You have my vote.
Title: Re: Morning watch 5-23-11
Post by: margaret on 24-May-11, 10:24:33 AM
I sent the picture of MAK's find on her watch of 5/23 on to a friend, who shared it with another friend who is an avid birder and photographer. He thinks it may be a Northern Goshawk. I just looked at some images and the head size, facial markings sure are similar as is the size. In some images the chest is quite light. What do you all think?
Title: Re: Morning watch 5-23-11
Post by: Bobbie Ireland on 24-May-11, 10:48:13 AM
I sent the picture of MAK's find on her watch of 5/23 on to a friend, who shared it with another friend who is an avid birder and photographer. He thinks it may be a Northern Goshawk. I just looked at some images and the head size, facial markings sure are similar as is the size. In some images the chest is quite light. What do you all think?
Wow! Would that ever be a find for MAK!!