Date: 12/10/25 4:08 pm From: Michael Cavanaugh via groups.io <michaelcav...> Subject: [labird] Rough-legged hawk?
Friends, What is the likelihood that I saw a rough-legged hawk today soaring not far south of LSU in Baton Rouge? White rump like a Northern Harrier but a very short tail and definitely not tree-top high; much higher. Google says they get all the way to the coast, but that seems pretty rare I'm guessing?
I had my phone with me and was too stupid to take a picture. I realize red-tails are variable, but I don't think it was a red-tail. Could a broad-winged hawk have that white patch? Thanks,Michael Cavanaugh
