Hawk at Eagle marsh: I have had very few Hawk opportunities in my career .....Hawks and birds in general have become quite scarce in my area now

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Mar 4, 2024 19:37:50 #

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

I have had very few Hawk opportunities in my career .....Hawks and birds in general have become quite scarce in my area now - so I am quite excited to get ANY Hawk images ! I believe this to be a Broad Winged Hawk ......or a juvie Red Shouldered...

Please judge these images more by their content than quality

Canon 1D mark IV - this is the 16MP predecessor to the 1DX circa 2011 with a 1.3 crop factor.......@ 10 FPS
Canon 400 f4 DO 1st version with 1.4X III hand held in diffuse mid morning light - 728 mm f5.6 and BIG crop ! !

Thanks to ALL for stopping by and commenting ! ......Larry
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Mar 4, 2024 19:50:07 #

lukevaliant Loc: gloucester city,n. j.

there is a lot of confusion on the two, but i believe a juv.red shouldered,just because of the leading edge of the wings.i see a little red starting to come through!i tried to id by bill,but both have yellow and shaped the same way,hopefully someone will chime in to give a 100% i.d. i'll stay tuned! Either way,great shots

Mar 4, 2024 20:06:21 #

BassmanBruce Loc: Middle of the Mitten

Looks good!👍

Mar 4, 2024 20:27:37 #

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Well done, Larry!

Mar 4, 2024 21:16:42 #

jdtonkinson Loc: Red Wing, MN

Both are great shots Larry. Good find.
Merlin says Red Shouldersd

Mar 4, 2024 22:25:51 #

NMGal Loc: NE NM

Wonderful captures.

Mar 5, 2024 06:18:51 #

tcthome Loc: NJ

Nice action captures.

Mar 5, 2024 06:37:37 #

Stlawrence

Whichever, they are great shots. Congrats.

Mar 5, 2024 06:53:34 #

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

imagemeister wrote:

I have had very few Hawk opportunities in my caree... (show quote)

Mar 5, 2024 07:18:27 #

ecobin Loc: Paoli, PA

👍👍

Mar 5, 2024 08:31:44 #

taffspride Loc: Originally Wales, now the Sunshine State

imagemeister wrote:

I have had very few Hawk opportunities in my caree... (show quote)

Both content and quality say you have a couple of great photos. BIF are not always easy, but you have got it.
Looking at the birds carefully and judging by the tail bands, I really think it is an immature Red Shouldered, but I am sure there are more experienced birders here who can ID it. Any way, well done.

Iechyd da

Ann

Mar 5, 2024 10:54:03 #

47greyfox Loc: on the edge of the Colorado front range

Nice! BTW, your general comment suggesting declining bird population is something we in Colorado see as well. Hawks are relatively available year around, but other raptors like eagles, ospreys, owls get more challenging each year along with with general bird population.

Mar 5, 2024 11:25:56 #

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

Nicely done.

Mar 5, 2024 11:42:27 #

Earnest Botello Loc: Hockley, Texas

Great set, Larry.

Mar 5, 2024 11:49:52 #

joemcl1

Larry,
Thanks for posting these great images and the details involved in getting the shot.
Joe McL

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