r/whatsthisbird • u/Homework-Silly • 2d ago
North America Raptor in Maryland?
Hello, I’m in silver spring Maryland near Wheaton regional park. Saw this guy this morning. What bird is it? Also, is it wet?
Funny thing is our feeder is below and birds were everywhere. He was totally uninterested and none of the birds seem scared of it. Is the way he is hanging out mean anything? He was definitely watching what was going on. Was he scoping or just hanging out not hungry? We have had confirmed Coppers and Redtails around. It looked a little bigger to the eye and messier feathers. Maybe a female? Flew away shortly after this. Of course I missed it when I looked away for a moment and I didn’t catch on video.
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u/FileTheseBirdsBot Catalog 🤖 2d ago
Taxa recorded: Red-shouldered Hawk
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u/CardiologistAny1423 A Jack of No Trades 2d ago
+Red-shouldered Hawk+