Broad-Winged Hawk

Hawks can be really hard to identify. This one did me the favor of circling while calling over and over one afternoon. The Merlin App identified it and that checks with other resources. A medium-sized raptor, the broad-winged hawk is fairly common in New Hampshire.

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Photo/Video Gallery

Here are some other pictures and videos from our yard.

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For More Information...

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center: Broad-Winged Hawk

NH Audubon: Broad-Winged Hawk 

NH Fish & Game: Broad-Winged Hawk