1st Round

2nd Round

09-11-2010
Sturts--Accept

Similar hawk species were eliminat4ed. The observer is experienced with this and other hawk species.

010-25-2010
Sturts--Accept

I'm staying with my first round vote for the same reasons.

13 September 2010
Cliff Weisse--Accept

Description and behavior are sufficient to confirm the identification of Red-shouldered Hawk.

4 November 2010
Cliff Weisse--Accept

Although Broad-winged Hawk was not considered in the report I feel the species is eliminated by the rectangular wing shape and pale crescents in the primaries.

09-16-2010
Doug Ward--Reject, specific identification not established

A brief encounter with an immature Buteo, in less than favorable conditions, is always a tough call. This bird’s apparent size, finely barred tail, and pale primary crescents strongly suggest a Red-shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus), however, I would have liked to see more consideration in the report paid to elimination of Broad-winged (B. platypterus) to accept at this stage.

11-12-2010
Doug Ward--Accept

Considering observer experience, and comments from the remainder of the committee, I’m confident enough to overturn my previous reject vote to accept.

09-19-2010
Dave Trochlell--Accept

I thought the description eliminated similar contenders, and the describer's past experience with the species added assurance.

010-21-2010
Dave Trochlell--Accept

I'm still convinced.

10-9-10
chuck trost--Accept

The wing beat, crescents in the wings, and tail pattern all sound good to me.

11-28-10
chuck trost--Accept

I'm still convinced this is what it was.

10 October 2010
Hardy--Accept

The described behavior and crescent-shaped wing panels are convincing.

30 November 2010
Hardy--Accept

Same remarks as first round.

10 October 2010
Darren Clark--Accept

Though not a perfect sighting, the description does support Red-shouldered Hawk and eliminates similar species.

12/03/2010
Darren Clark--Accept

Same comments as previous vote