A Hawk, but...maybe an immature Red Tail
Jan 27, 2021 18:11:24 #
Out walking the dogs, this hawk flushed from a near side tree to one across the canyon, 110 or 120 yards out. Seemed to be holding, so I took the dogs back and got the D7200 with 200-500 5.6 plus 1.4 extender. Cold out, so I didn't want the camera out too long, and when I tried to close in the hawk changed trees. I was quick enough to catch him in flight a couple of times, unfortunately the autofocus was not. If you have a firm idea of what he is, love to hear.
Jan 27, 2021 20:20:39 #
Jan 27, 2021 20:25:21 #
imagemeister wrote:
Mature Red Tail
Thanks - MT State Wildlife photos and other sources aren't quite as white breasted and puffy. Red Tail, though.
Jan 27, 2021 20:49:38 #
Jan 27, 2021 21:13:38 #
Jan 27, 2021 21:20:39 #
Magnificent images, QD and Larry is spot on, this is a mature Red-tail hawk. Red-tail hawks come is at least five varieties and color schemes and are the most prevalent north American hawk and, very common in your area. Thanks for sharing!! 
Jan 27, 2021 22:57:46 #
Jan 28, 2021 10:30:54 #
jederick wrote:
Magnificent images, QD and Larry is spot on, this is a mature Red-tail hawk. Red-tail hawks come is at least five varieties and color schemes and are the most prevalent north American hawk and, very common in your area. Thanks for sharing!!
Thanks very much!
Jan 28, 2021 10:31:12 #
Retired CPO wrote:
Yep. I think these guys nailed it, QD. Nice shots too!
Thanks, Chief!
Jan 28, 2021 11:53:52 #
quixdraw wrote:
Out walking the dogs, this hawk flushed from a near side tree to one across the canyon, 110 or 120 yards out. Seemed to be holding, so I took the dogs back and got the D7200 with 200-500 5.6 plus 1.4 extender. Cold out, so I didn't want the camera out too long, and when I tried to close in the hawk changed trees. I was quick enough to catch him in flight a couple of times, unfortunately the autofocus was not. If you have a firm idea of what he is, love to hear.
Nice set
Jan 28, 2021 12:16:20 #
Jan 28, 2021 14:02:53 #
quixdraw wrote:
Out walking the dogs, this hawk flushed from a near side tree to one across the canyon, 110 or 120 yards out. Seemed to be holding, so I took the dogs back and got the D7200 with 200-500 5.6 plus 1.4 extender. Cold out, so I didn't want the camera out too long, and when I tried to close in the hawk changed trees. I was quick enough to catch him in flight a couple of times, unfortunately the autofocus was not. If you have a firm idea of what he is, love to hear.
Beautiful series showing the magnificent markings⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Jan 28, 2021 14:22:51 #
Jan 28, 2021 14:23:11 #
Jan 28, 2021 14:23:31 #
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