1st Round

11/14/09
Weisse – Accept

11-21-2009
Sturts --Accept

Description was convincing.

11-26-09
Carlisle--Accept

brief but convincing description. If a juvenile is present in early August, is that just an early dispersal event or might it suggest breeding somewhat locally??

27 November 2009
Hardy--Accept

Diagnostic fieldmarks noted. Timing OK for juvenile plumage.

12-11-2009
Dave Trochlell--Accept

I hesitate to accept a record based on a one-minute sighting, but the observer documented the major characteristics of a RSHA, and has extensive experience with the species.

12-27-2009
Chuck Trost--Accept

The description of the flight patters, wing shape and "windows" all seem to fit this species well.

01-19-2010
Darren Clark--Accept

Although the description is brief, all of the details in the report support the ID as Red-shouldered Hawk and eliminate similar species.