Red-shouldered Hawk Kit Carson

[Ben S]

Hi all, 

I went to Flagler SWA this morning and had an immature Red-shouldered Hawk below the dam. I was able to get a decent view and photo before it flew off. Given the two (possibly three?) immature Red-shouldered Hawks still at Jumbo, the sighting in Yuma county a few days ago, and this sighting, this is the fourth sighting in Colorado this month. Although the Kit Carson bird and Yuma bird could concievably be the same bird, the birds at Jumbo appear to be continuing, so there are likely at least three individuals in Colorado right now. It is strange that this species is usually seen once every couple of years or so in Colorado, but at least three have been seen so far in this month alone.  Also, all of the reported birds have been immature. Keep an eye out for Red-shouldered Hawks elsewhere!

Here is my checklist with a photo:

https://ebird.org/checklist/S118748708

Ben Sampson

Boulder, CO