VRVan Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 Yesterday, Woodland Bottoms, SW WA. This bird was hovering like a Kestral but seemed much larger. They have been seen in this area. Also the light area at the end of the wing is indicative of a young RLHA? Or is this another of the endless variations of Red Tail? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inastrangeland Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 How I identify Rough-Leggeds is the dark spot on the underside of the wing, which I think is see in your picture. Tough ID otherwise (for me anyways). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melierax Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 (edited) I'm having a tough time with the overall shape for Rough-legged. The black shoulder looks so clean and uniform as well. I'm thinking dark red tail. Oh - and the pale primaries is indicative of a young bird. I've seen some crazy FEHA-level pale primaries on red tails. I could be wrong though. Edited December 23, 2018 by Melierax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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