[SWAMPSNIPER]

Thanks, I wish I could travel, I've about caught everything around here. I'm on a first name basis with most of the birds in St. John's County!

I looked at pics of the other similar sized raptors, not really many decent quality images online, and this one fits the immatureCooper's slot better than anywhere else.

[lawnguy]

Yes, the tail bars and the chest markings are usually good field marks for that family.

But one time on a bird count, a lady was pointing out a bird and someone asked her "what is it"?

Her reply: It's beautiful!! I thought that was a nice reminder of what's really important.

BTW, It was a Harrier she saw. Was called a Marsh Hawk back in those days.