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Posted by John Tobias on May 25, 2018 at 6:05 PM
ID help requested.
I think this is a broad wing hawk.  Taken in central Illinois, in a small wetlands area.  The hawk was perched in a dead tree above a small pond.  Thanks for your time.
Posted by Jim DeWitt on May 25, 2018 at 11:24 PM
Midwest hawks are a little off my usual turf, but I'd say Red-shouldered Hawk. The tail is wrong and there's no moustachial mark. And I think I see red shoulders.
Posted by Richard Ditch on May 26, 2018 at 3:50 PM
I'm with Jim on this, although it has been many years since I lived where both species were regular.
Posted by Nate Chappell on May 28, 2018 at 8:58 AM
Red-shouldered Hawk for certain.