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28-OCT-2008 Jason Daniel Anderson

Day 7

North Providence, RI

6 days, 8 hours and 10 minutes until the polls open here in the US. Yep, I'm counting the minutes.

I believe these are hawks of some kind, but I can't find a close match to identify them. Any help is appreciated.

**Update: it is indeed a red-shouldered hawk...click 'next' for a brighter version.

Nikon D300 ,Quantaray 70-300mm for Nikon AF
1/6400s f/5.6 at 300.0mm iso1250 hide exif
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Date/Time28-Oct-2008 15:56:23
MakeNikon
ModelNIKON D300
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length300 mm
Exposure Time1/6400 sec
Aperturef/5.6
ISO Equivalent1250
Exposure Bias
White Balance
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Programaperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

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mathilda williams03-Jan-2009 01:52
Yes, it is without a doubt a Red-shouldered Hawk. I took the liberty of editing your photo a little, lightening it up somewhat and bringing some contrast out. And here is what I see: A large, long-winged hawk, with barring on darki wings. Pale underparts. Narrowly banded tail. According to the National Audobon Society, that fits the description of a Red-shouldered Hawk to a T.
I am sending you my edited copy :)
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