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Jan 17, 2022 07:11:25   #
tcthome Loc: NJ
 

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Jan 17, 2022 07:11:33   #
nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL
 
Very nice captures Mike!

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Jan 17, 2022 07:41:00   #
ecobin Loc: Paoli, PA
 
The last shot is my fav.

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Jan 17, 2022 08:42:26   #
randave2001 Loc: Richmond
 
What great subjects you have found Mike. No matter where they perch.

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Jan 17, 2022 08:47:06   #
jimvanells Loc: Augusta, GA
 
Well done Mike, you gotta use what you are given.

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Jan 17, 2022 09:45:55   #
J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio
 
UTMike wrote:
I have learned from the birders on UHH that the best bird shots are in natural settings, such as trees. Man made objects are to be avoided. Unfortunately, Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge has NO substantial trees. It is a large marsh with ponds adjacent to the Great Salt Lake. Therefore, these perched raptors were photographed sitting or flying from their best vantage points for hunting. Obviously, they have no regard for photography.

The hawks are rough legged (I think) and the kestrels are obvious. That last shot might be a different type of bird.

Comments and suggestions are welcome.
I have learned from the birders on UHH that the be... (show quote)

Very nice set Mike

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Jan 17, 2022 10:11:28   #
AzPicLady Loc: Behind the camera!
 
I frequently see birds perched on signs. Sometimes the combination is quite humorous. Nice set, Mike.

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Jan 17, 2022 10:11:48   #
Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida
 
What would they do without signs as perches? Nice shots of a good looking species.

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Jan 17, 2022 10:21:50   #
hettmoe Loc: Rural ND
 
Very nice!

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Jan 17, 2022 10:24:35   #
jederick Loc: Northern Utah
 
Cwilson341 wrote:
What would they do without signs as perches? Nice shots of a good looking species.


Wonderful series, Mike and the last photo is of a Rough legged hawk, light morph, they come in many different color schemes!! Also, they have very small beaks and talons compared to other hawks. I got several nice Rough legged hawk photos yesterday that show the variety of colors schemes...will post some later!!

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Jan 17, 2022 10:25:00   #
GreyOwl40 Loc: Quebec City
 
You have some fine shots here, Mike! I particularly like the last one.

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Jan 17, 2022 10:29:14   #
Hereford Loc: Palm Coast, FL
 
Very nice set of captures.

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Jan 17, 2022 12:02:13   #
UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT
 
weberwest wrote:
Whatever bird it is, I love the last image the most.


He is regal, Joe. Thanks for looking and commenting.

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Jan 17, 2022 12:03:49   #
UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT
 
junglejim1949 wrote:


I appreciate all those thumbs up, Jim.

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Jan 17, 2022 12:04:12   #
UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT
 
tcthome wrote:


Three thumbs up, thanks.

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