Hawk Identification

[Pauli Driver-Smith]

Can anyone tell me what kind of hawk this is? This isn't my picture, but on several occasions I've seen him/her around my property.

Pauli Smith

Highlandlake/Mead, Weld, Colorado

[linda hodges]

It’s a Swainson’s Hawk. I’m able to identify it by its bib. Nice bird!

Linda Hodges

Conservation Chair

Aiken Audubon

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[Wayne Wathen]

Nice photo of a light morph of an adult Swainson's Hawk.  You could also google it and thanks for sharing.

Wayne Wathen

Centennial, Colorado

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Can anyone tell me what kind of hawk this is? This isn't my picture, but on several occasions I've seen him/her around my property.

Pauli Smith

Highlandlake/Mead, Weld, Colorado

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