Can you identify this hawk?
Nov 28, 2017 00:12:33 #
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!
Nov 28, 2017 00:15:05 #
Nov 28, 2017 00:15:57 #
Tis a female Northern Harrier searching for supper. Recognizable by the distinctive white patch on the top front of its tail.
LittleRed
LittleRed
Nov 28, 2017 00:16:20 #
Nov 28, 2017 00:18:44 #
Nov 28, 2017 00:53:40 #
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!!
Nov 28, 2017 00:54:33 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
I withdraw my bad guess. 
Appreciate your response and efforts :)
Nov 28, 2017 02:32:03 #
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!
It’s an Airborne Hawk. 🙄
Nov 28, 2017 13:24:04 #
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
BHC wrote:
It’s an Airborne Hawk. 🙄
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.
Nov 28, 2017 21:44:37 #
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 agree with the Northern Harrier, female.
I find your terminology quite acceptable. Thank you.
Nov 29, 2017 07:47:56 #
LittleRed wrote:
Tis a female Northern Harrier...
Are they the ones that can take off and land vertically?
Nov 29, 2017 15:53:07 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Are they the ones that can take off and land vertically?
Darn near, and you ought to see them hover! 😀
Nov 30, 2017 07:31:04 #
BHC wrote:
Darn near, and you ought to see them hover! 😀
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.
Nov 30, 2017 15:14:33 #
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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