Is it a falcon?

[Jryan]

I can't thank you all, enough for your help! You are a great group and I am so glad I became a member, again. When Kodak first started the webcam with Maraih many years ago I was on frequently, but over the last few years, I got busy with 3 grandkids in 5 years. Priorities have to change, one being on the computer much less than I was.
I will definatey come in here, though.
Thanks again for all your help.
Judy

[Judi]

Judi-who was it who described a red tail as looking like a white football from the front when it perches on a pole?  Was it Siobhan?  Anyway, she's where I learned about the patagial markings...

Yep, it sure was Siobhan!  There is still a beginning birding tip sheet posted in the KFalconCam files section from her that I posted there 4 years ago...can you believe it? 

Hmmm...I think I need to email her and see how she is doing...   

[Carol P.]

But there are those Red-tails that pretend to be Peregrines.  Landing on Lilies meant as a hunting/resting spot for a very special Tiercel.  Sitting on antennas that a Queen sat on just a couple of weeks ago.  Flying around a Peregrine's gorge dangling a foot, mimicking an old injury.  Landing on gorge walls, cooling in the same spray meant for royalty.   

[Helen in MD]

A couple of other clues...if it's sitting on a pole, it's likely a red tail-it's their favorite hunting perch.
Likely but not absolutely!  The last peregrine I saw was sitting on top of a pole eating its supper.  

[Dumpsterkitty]

But there are those Red-tails that pretend to be Peregrines.  Landing on Lilies meant as a hunting/resting spot for a very special Tiercel.  Sitting on antennas that a Queen sat on just a couple of weeks ago.  Flying around a Peregrine's gorge dangling a foot, mimicking an old injury.  Landing on gorge walls, cooling in the same spray meant for royalty.   

The NERVE of that red-tail! HUMMPH! He'd better watch out or he'll be lunch...and dinner! 

[valhalla]

The NERVE of that red-tail! HUMMPH! He'd better watch out or he'll be lunch...and dinner! 

No Redtail is as messy when "dining" as my family!    We are such Happy Slobs!