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>With a dark-phase Swainson's Hawk the white patch below the beak should stand
>out in sharp contrast to the breast. I don't know about the rust on the
>carpals.
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>That's about all I'm good for. The description does sound like a strong
>possibility for a pair of Swainson's Hawks.



Hi Kelly,

My first sighting was close in our own elm tree. When Pa Kestrel started
hounding him he turned and was facing my kitchen window. All I saw was solid
black. I've been trying to spot a white throat patch, but so far sightings
have been further away.

We keep trying.

Sue
Zillah


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