To be, or not to be a Harlan's

[PeteJ]

I see nothing in those pictures that would make me identify that bird as a light phase Harlan's hawk! Sorry, just don't see it! Looks like a typical light phase red-tail.

I'm with Fred on this one. I'd have to see that one molted to determine it to be an oddball Harlan's. It looks like a pretty standard immature RT to me. Not even a Krider's phase...just a little bit lighter phase common everyday run of the mill nothing special RT.