>From my hawk watch experience back east, I lean toward Sharpie on this one.

The forewing shows a straighter line and lack of prominent wrists that I
would expect to see most times. However, the tail shape and shortness, the
lack of a prominent white tail tip band, the relative size of the body to
the wings, and the seemingly small head indicate Sharpie to me. I cannot
really get a feel on the nape color on this photo or, of course, the size
of the bird. A male Sharpie is Kestrel-sized. Interested in what others say.

Phil Dickinson

On Mon, Apr 6, 2020 at 7:19 PM <byers345 at comcast.net> wrote:


> Hello Tweeters,

>

> This afternoon was pleasant enough to sit outside and take

> pictures of birds flying overhead. We normally get Cooper's Hawks here,

> but this one, with its very squared tail and huge eye, looked more like a

> Sharp-shinned. I am sending the photo to you all, my severest critics, to

> get your confirmation. Or not.

>

>

>

>

> https://www.flickr.com/photos/29258421 at N07/49744050488/in/dateposted-public/

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>

> I hope to hear from you and hope you are all staying

> well! Charlotte Byers, Edmonds

>

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