Nalu Loc: Southern Arizona

While chasing little birds this guy (gal) decided to check out the area to see whether any of those little birds were nuts enough to hang around. The little birds got very quite for several minutes after the hawk took off from its perch. I don't know whether he was still hanging around or had given up on opportunities in my vicinity. I know there seems to be a lot of distractions in this image, but I like the framing of the out of focus branches and the soft background. This raptor is a first for me. Pretty sure I have the id right. The download is a much better rendition.

Enjoy!

Sony A7RIII, 400 f/2.8 GM w/ 2x converter, 1/4000, f/5.6, ISO 640.

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casyjones3 Loc: Bronx NY

Very nice.

Bob Mevis Loc: Plymouth, Indiana

Nice capture.

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

Nice sharp, well-composed image.

Swamp-Cork Loc: Lanexa, Virginia

Nice one, Ken!