What Bird Is That Forum

I saw this bird yesterday over the Orange Reservoir in Essex County, NJ. It was very far away.. is there enough here to identify?

If I am seeing what I think I am seeing, patagial markings and belly band, I'd call this a Red-tailed Hawk.

Lonestranger wrote: Sun Mar 15, 2026 10:39 pm If I am seeing what I think I am seeing, patagial markings and belly band, I'd call this a Red-tailed Hawk.

I can't tell how much of those markings are shadows, especially the patagials.

Yes, Red-tailed Hawk.