Date: 12/10/25 5:20 pm From: John Dillon via groups.io <kisforkryptonite...> Subject: Re: [labird] Rough-legged hawk?
Would need solid documentation. I believe we’ve had only five accepted records in the state in the last 25 years.
JD
> On Dec 10, 2025, at 6:08 PM, Michael Cavanaugh via groups.io <michaelcav...> wrote:
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> 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
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