Mark Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 This was this Sunday morning 26 May 19, at about 7:30 a.m. at Lackland AFB here in San Antonio. However, once I got the pics downloaded I am not so sure for a few reason: #1 - He was perched on the fence along the runway area of the airfield. Most of the red-tails I have seen in the area perch much higher up like on cellphone towers, powerline towers, trees, etc etc. #2 - He appears to be more of a chocolate brown color rather than some red/rufus color I have seen on the other red-tails in the area. #3 - tail appears shorter and no red/rufus coloration. So, I am not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamRHead Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Looks like a Swainson's but I have no personal experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted May 26, 2019 Author Share Posted May 26, 2019 Ahh, I have only seen Swainson's in flight. Looking at the reference pics in Merlin, I can see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bird Brain Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Swainson's for sure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted May 26, 2019 Author Share Posted May 26, 2019 Thanks folks. It is much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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