Documentation of
Red-tailed Hawk
2012-218
Observer Information
Reporter:
Esther Bergling
E-mail:
Other Observers:
Dick Hatch;
Species, Date, Time and Location Information
Species:
Red-tailed Hawk
First Date/Time:
2/15/2012
Last Date/Time:
Duration (total time in view):
3-4 minutes
County:
El Paso
Specific Location:
University Park, Union and Academy
Number:
1
Age:
Unknown
Sex:
Unknown
Plumage:
Other/Unknown
Viewing Conditions
Optics:
Dick had binoculars
Distance:
400 ft
Light:
sun lower in the s/w. 315pm winter. full sun light clouds
Description of the Bird
a large white bird. has been seen in the University Park neighborhood for the last year. Large wing span...up to 4'. all white. dark beak. looks very very similar to albino red tail hawk I googled
Behaviors: I viewed diff large birds: eagle, falcon, hawk. This bird most resembled albino red tail hawk pics. stays up high, usually on top of the pine trees.
Call: don't know
Plumage: white
Similar Species Discussion
red tailed hawk.
Resources Used
googled on internet
Notes
Notes made AFTER observation
Materials Available
No files uploaded.
Date Documentation Submitted
2/18/2012 8:59:00 PM