Annz

Looks like some kind of owl.

cathyvv

Now wouldn't that first picture make a gorgeous quilt.

jitkaau

I think it is a great horned owl.

Woodster

Northern Harrier? Feeds mostly on rodents. Or a Rough-legged hawk. They look a lot alike

almostfree

I just e-mailed the pictures to my cousin, who knows a great deal about birds. Hopefully, he will be able to give me an answer. I will let you all know if he can figure it out.

JUNEC

Whatever you decided he is - that is one beautiful bird

QuiltswithConvicts

In our Peterson Field Guide - Western Birds, there is a Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl that looks quite a bit like your fellow. No "ears" and a sticky-outy little beak. Perhaps a close relative?

butterflywing

email those pictures to the state audobon society (or mine - pm me). they will identify the bird in a heartbeat.

we do that so often, we're on a first name basis with our state guy. LOL!
those pictures are great. did you set up a tripod or just get lucky?

laurelkal

My vote is either the broad winged or red shouldered hawk.

marknfran

At first it looks like an owl we have around here. Did you know there is a northern hawk owl? :roll:
http://sdakotabirds.com/species_phot...hawk_owl_1.htm