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Eastern Bluebird by Mark Goodwin, on Flickr

Eastern Kingbird by Mark Goodwin, on Flickr

Orchard Oriole by Mark Goodwin, on Flickr

Blue Grosbeak by Mark Goodwin, on Flickr

Red-shouldered Hawk by Mark Goodwin, on Flickr

Here's another photo, not sure if it will help. We actually have a few Red-shoulder's that apparently nest in the neighborhood, but I didn't think this was a Red-shoulder when I saw it. This hawk seemed larger than the usual Red-shoulder's I see, unfortunately it never made a sound while I was watching it. One of the other things about this hawk, the Red-shoulders are usually somewhat shy, as when I happen to get close to their perch, they fly off. This bird sat on this perch for 15-20 minutes and I walked under the tree, it didn't seem to care. I did see it in flight and it didn't look like a Red-shoulder to me.

Seen this morning in Chapel Hill, NC

Thanks. When I saw that gray breast/belly I was thinking It might be a Kite, but the Mississippi Kite's aren't real common in this area. It's certainly the first one I've seen in the five years I've been birding this neighborhood.

Seen this morning in Chapel Hill, NC.

Orchard Oriole by Mark Goodwin, on Flickr

Blue Grosbeak by Mark Goodwin, on Flickr

Eastern Bluebird by Mark Goodwin, on Flickr

Canada Goose by Mark Goodwin, on Flickr

I've been fortunate this spring on getting a few good shots of Prairie Warblers. This one is my favorite so far... Prairie Warbler by Mark Goodwin, on Flickr