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Clarification re: 12 Nov Swainson’s Hawk Report

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Abby Sesselberg
Wed, Nov 15, 2023 12:05 AM

I was informed there was some confusion as to the timing of the November 12th Swainson’s Hawk report.

The photo was taken at 10:00am. It was not until I was reviewing photos at around 4:50 that I realized the Buteo I photographed was not one of our regulars. After sending an email looking for id assistance, Aidan, followed by Greg, confirmed it was a Swainson’s Hawk.

There was no delay in reporting the bird, but a botched identification on the part of the photographer.

-Abby Sesselberg
Guilford

Sent by my handheld gonculator.

I was informed there was some confusion as to the timing of the November 12th Swainson’s Hawk report. The photo was taken at 10:00am. It was not until I was reviewing photos at around 4:50 that I realized the Buteo I photographed was not one of our regulars. After sending an email looking for id assistance, Aidan, followed by Greg, confirmed it was a Swainson’s Hawk. There was no delay in reporting the bird, but a botched identification on the part of the photographer. -Abby Sesselberg Guilford Sent by my handheld gonculator.