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    Might be a Kite

    Spotted this bird outside my apartment window, it was too cold to open so this is through murky glass. This was shot handheld, now that I have the tripod setup, the only time I've spotted the bird since was last night on my window sill.

    Might be a Kite

    I say it might be a kite (hooked-bill kite) only because of the coloring, I'm not sure if this particular species travels this far north.

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    Re: Might be a Kite

    Whatever it is, it's cold

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    Re: Might be a Kite

    Might be a Peregrine Falcon.

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    Re: Might be a Kite

    Yup, I'd agree with Jim, Peregrine Falcon, see that bit of dark under the eye, the mustache. They breed usually around the end of March.

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    Re: Might be a Kite

    Yes, that's what it is. Looking for a pigeon no doubt.

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    Re: Might be a Kite

    Lucky capture John.

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    Re: Might be a Kite

    I am glad you have the tripod set up, I am hoping to see more!

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    Re: Might be a Kite

    I think Jim B hit the nail on the head there, looks like a falcon, Wonderful bird. Nicely spotted

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