UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

The main road into Farmington Bay is much closer to the main pond and hunting areas for the raptors. This produces more photo ops.

The first four shots are the results of my waiting for this kestrel (from two vantage points) to launch. Of course, he flew away as I drove away. The hawk (ID?) was much more cooperative and launched just after I focused on him. The other hawk (ID?) was a considerable distance away, but the long lens captured him.

Comments and suggestions are welcome.

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jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Nice assortment

angler Loc: StHelens England

Good set Mike.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Thanks, Jerry, that refuge usually has a wide variety.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

I appreciate your visit, Jim.

Umnak Loc: Mount Vernon, Wa.

Great set Mike! Love the action shots as well as these raptors scoping out their next opportunities for food!!
Rob

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Thanks for your encouraging comments, Rob.

Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona

Wow Mike what a great set. The Ferruginous Hawk BIFs are great

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Thanks, Jack, that hawk was a perfect subject, sat for the focus and then flew right to left.

NMGal Loc: NE NM

Excellent series, Mike. They sure can be contrary.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

I appreciate your visit and kind words, Barbara. I guess that is why we love getting a good shot.

tinyman Loc: oil city la.

great
sharp as a tack

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

Excellent, Mike. I am not any good at hawk ID so I can't help there. It's a great set not matter what species they are, though.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Thanks, Donald, Topaz certainly deserves some credit.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

You and I are the same, Ken, just get the shot and do not worry. Thanks for the kind words.