Hi David
In the absence of any other suggestions sent to the chatline, might I venture that since the shape of your raptor resembles that of a goshawk (broad wings, small head, rounded tail), and the colour
really is too pale for a Brown Goshawk, that only leaves white-morph Grey Goshawk. I have seen that species soar at times.
What do others think?
Regards
Steve
From: Daniel Montes <>
Sent: Sunday, 19 April 2020 4:20 PM
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Subject: [canberrabirds] Unidentified Raptor
Yesterday I went to Jerrabomberra Wetlands.
I came since I wanted to see what Kellys Swamp looked like since the last time I came here which was December it was drought.
I was surprised to see the Swamp covered in weeds instead of water which I thought it would be.
The main reason why I'm writing this is because I saw a raptor high up in the sky where there were Swallows mobbing it or staying away from it.
I couldn't ID the bird, so I'm asking if anyone may know what it is.
Here are the links to the photos:
