DC064 9 Posted October 10, 2019 This bird was seen in early September in the Ramona grasslands in Southern California. I had ID'ed it as a red-tailed, but now I believe I may be wrong. There were multiple red-tailed hawks in the area that day, but other hawks are also often in the area. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creeker 190 Posted October 10, 2019 Looks good for Red-tailed Hawk to me. You're mostly going to see Red-tailed there now, along with a few Red-shouldered Hawks, Bald and Golden Eagles, Cooper's Hawks, American Kestrels, and Prairie Falcons. As Fall fades into winter, the Ferruginous Hawks, Merlins, and maybe some Sharpies show up. There was a long standing Harris's Hawk in the neighborhood just the other side of the airport from there. Not sure if it's still there or not. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DC064 9 Posted October 10, 2019 Thanks for the ID. Yes I have photos in that area of all the species you mention. I have not seen the Harris' for a while. He was apparently an escaped captive hawk. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creeker 190 Posted October 12, 2019 On 10/10/2019 at 12:24 PM, DC064 said: Thanks for the ID. Yes I have photos in that area of all the species you mention. I have not seen the Harris' for a while. He was apparently an escaped captive hawk. News to me about that bird being an escapee. I observed him for a while. I thought maybe he dispersed from the Jacumba population. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
