Regarding the mystery raptor, there is no consensus at the moment. About half of the people who have responded say Red-tail, about half say Red-shoulder... Lighting (or the lack of it) is definitely playing havoc with an easy ID...

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From: travelGirl
To: tweets
Sent: 2009 December 30, Wednesday 19:11
Subject: Mystery Raptor, Ridgefield


photo taken at the 9th street entrance to the auto route on tuesday afternoon... id help would be appreciated. apologies for the poor quality...
http://realistatlarge.blogspot.com/2009/12/ridgefield-mystery-raptor.html

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