Is this a Peregrine Falcon?
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Lorah Marquardt on Nov 20, 2013Awesome photos! You had a close encounter with a juvenile red-tailed hawk. Red-tails have become increasingly urbanized. Unfortunately young birds raised in these environments are often too used to humans for their own good. If he/she happens to return, you would be helping its chances of survival if you scare it off.Helpful Reply
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Patches on Nov 20, 2013Thanks for the information. I see a lot of larger birds here because I'm on the Niagara Escarpment. But I will won't encourage it to stay around! I must locate a good website so I can identify more of them.Helpful Reply
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Trent-Tonya Sharp on Nov 20, 2013i would love that ...Helpful Reply
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Z on Nov 20, 2013WOW! What an amazing experience. I love the curious tilt of his head in the second picture. Such a beautiful creature.Helpful Reply
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Patches on Nov 21, 2013Thank you @Lorah Marquardt. Coincidentally I got an email from a friend up north who recommended it as well. Fabulous site - also info on other areas I'm interested in!Helpful Reply
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Kimberly A on Nov 22, 2013What an awesome photo encounter. I have had red tailed hawks nesting in my wooded back yard for years so I see them daily. They are actually an endangered species for our area. Watching them fly and hunt is a phenomenal experience.Helpful Reply
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Feral Turtle on Nov 22, 2013Wow!! Really great pictures. What a beautiful bird!Helpful Reply
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Patches on Nov 22, 2013Thanks! I turned off all sound on my cameras and just slowly extended my arm out the door, pointed the camera which is when he tilted his head. I stayed still so I didn't frighten him off before I got some pictures. He ended up staying out there for more than an hour. Maybe since I'm on the top floor he felt secure. Now if I could only get the elusive red cardinal to perch as nicelyHelpful Reply
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Cathy McCarter on Nov 22, 2013This is not a Peregrine or any falcon for that matter. Falcons have notched beaks and solid eyes. It is either a Rough legged Hawk or a young Red tailed Hawk. Nice pictures... Thanks for sharing them.Helpful Reply
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Laurie on Jul 19, 2016What a beautiful creature!!!! It is really amazing he didn't move!!!Helpful Reply
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