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Sbruenjes
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Hawk

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I saw this bird yesterday over the Orange Reservoir in Essex County, NJ. It was very far away.. is there enough here to identify?
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If I am seeing what I think I am seeing, patagial markings and belly band, I'd call this a Red-tailed Hawk.
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Lonestranger wrote: Sun Mar 15, 2026 10:39 pm If I am seeing what I think I am seeing, patagial markings and belly band, I'd call this a Red-tailed Hawk.
I can't tell how much of those markings are shadows, especially the patagials.
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Yes, Red-tailed Hawk.
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