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Transcription
Remsen,
J.V.
1975
Broad-winged Hawk
Buteo platypterus
Feb. 15 Monterey area, Monterey Co., Calif.: 1 imm. near Monterey Peninsula College,
where it has been seen regularly since late December, sitting on lamppost
at the edge of a very busy intersection (just off Hwy. 101. Only second
or third winter record for Calif.
Oct. 11 Point Reyes, Marin Co., Calif.: 1 sub.-ad. (clear tail bands but not dark
acc. to Binford
enough underneath for adult) soaring above Schooner Bay and moving
north (south wind). Basic Red-tail shape but striking black and white
bands on tail.