Subject: [Tweeters] Ferruginous Hawk - confirm ID
Date: Sep 30 13:11:43 2007
From: Raymond Parsons - rayshome1 at hotmail.com


Hi Tweets -

I traveled east of Walla Walla yesterday in attempts to photograph Golden Eagles, although I did not manage to find any. While driving near Kirby Washington, which is east of Pomeroy (Southeastern WA), I came across what appears to be a Ferruginous Hawk.

I realize that these are somewhat rare to Washington and if anyone wants to confirm/deny the ID, I'd appreciate it.

Photograph: http://www.flickr.com/photos/rparsons/1463975193/

Blake Iverson was kind enough to help me with the ID, and I completely trust that he's got it right, but if anyone else is interested in taking a look, please feel free.

As for exact location, that was off the Kirby-Maview Rd, near the Valentine Ridge Rd intersection.

Thanks,
Raymond Parsons
rayshome1 at hotmail.com