I've been through my resource books but nothing fits the very distinctive under markings. Does anyone recognize it? For once I know I didn't get a shot of a Redtail!
My guess, and Iβm no expert, is a Ferruginous Hawk....
Tis a female Northern Harrier searching for supper. Recognizable by the distinctive white patch on the top front of its tail.
LittleRed
Thank You! I went back to my resource books and it looks like a N. Harrier with the white rump and the distinctive wing tips I did't pick that up before. You guys/gals rock!!
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
I withdraw my bad guess.
Appreciate your response and efforts :)
BHC
Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA
suntouched wrote:
I've been through my resource books but nothing fits the very distinctive under markings. Does anyone recognize it? For once I know I didn't get a shot of a Redtail!
Itβs an Airborne Hawk. π
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
BHC wrote:
Itβs an Airborne Hawk. π
Being the usual UHH, I disagree. It is a hawk in flight with landing gear up (the yellow legs at tail).
I agree with the Northern Harrier, female.
BHC
Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA
wdross wrote:
Being the usual UHH, I disagree. It is a hawk in flight with landing gear up (the yellow legs at tail).
I agree with the Northern Harrier, female.
I find your terminology quite acceptable. Thank you.
LittleRed wrote:
Tis a female Northern Harrier...
Are they the ones that can take off and land vertically?
BHC
Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA
jerryc41 wrote:
Are they the ones that can take off and land vertically?
Darn near, and you ought to see them hover! π
BHC wrote:
Darn near, and you ought to see them hover! π
Actually, I have seen large birds hover. When the wind is just right, they can just hang there on the air current. I also saw a bird do a barrel roll. That really shocked me.
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
jerryc41 wrote:
Actually, I have seen large birds hover. When the wind is just right, they can just hang there on the air current. I also saw a bird do a barrel roll. That really shocked me.
I know what you saying. I saw two Bald Eagles, one younger and one older, where the younger one had "invaded" the older one's space. The older one was coming in fast from above for the "kill" with talons out. At the last possible moment, when it looked like it was going be all over, the younger eagle rolled inverted with talons up and stayed that way until, due to the much greater speed, the older eagle went whizzing by without engaging. There was less than a foot between those talons. First, these barrel rolls were unbelieveabily graceful for a tense situation. Second, I had never seen any bird for any length of time fly upside down. I only wish I had a camera and was not driving. It was truly a unique spectacular moment.
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