Bill Patrick (maiseyimages.com)'s Page

"That's it!  I'm goin' with Red-tailed!  Done!  Thank you all....... Humbly, wgmp"

"I agree that it's a red-tailed.  that belly band does it for me.  Also, very chunky looking, unlike red-shouldered."

"I'm guessing a Red-Tailed Hawk. Like many others have said, you can tell by the belly band and feathers. Great shot by the way."

"It seems to me that it is a Coopers Hawk or a Red Tailed Hawk. I, personally, am leaning more toward a Coopers Hawk. also, the shot you took is quite amazing."

"Well, NOW I'm really confused!!!  Aarrgghh.....wgmp"

"I think they are called different types of hawks in different areas.  Looks like a red shouldered hawk.  A Krider's hawk has more white.  Love the photo. Vonda"

"Red-tailed Hawk.  FYI - the picture Laura posted is of a Red-shouldered Hawk."

"I think you're right.  Beautiful shot, by the way...."

"I believe it is a red tailed hawk.  Here is one in flight~Hope this helps you."

"Well, too many people have said RTH, so that's what I'm gonna go with.  Red-tailed Hawk, it is!  Thanks, everybody -- Peace - bp"

"Bill, I replied on your other post to this photo, but now looking at the image enlarged on this post (couldn't do that on the other one), I am almost certain it is a Red-tailed Hawk; beautiful bird... one of my favorites. :) "

"My first thought was juvenile/young Red-tailed Hawk because of the belly band and the tail feathers.  It is a lovely photo. :) "

"I think it most likely is a Red-tailed Hawk. "

"I have been photographing a Cooper's Hawk recently.  He keeps showing up around the same area.  The breast looks similar.  See attachment.  The bands on the tail feathers (other shots) give it away.  Short tail, maybe a…"

"What's the First Rule of Hawks, again?  Oh, yeah--ask yourself why it is NOT a red-tail... I see a belly band...?? The angle of this shot (which is very nice, btw) may be misleading us as to body/head shape/proportions..."