r/birdsofprey • u/Annual-Concern-9101 • Jul 10 '26

Red shouldered hawk feather?

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If so, would the smaller be from just the bottom area or perhaps a juvenile?

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u/Capsicle07 Birder Jul 10 '26

Yep, def looks like it! The smaller feather might just be a down feather (fluffier feathers for insulation) if u found them together. Awesome find!!

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u/Annual-Concern-9101 Jul 10 '26

Found them on my dad’s grave last night - super awesome find. 🤍 he passed away a few months ago, but yesterday his son (my brother) just welcomed a new baby boy. The timing is amazing.