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23-NOV-2017 Vern Rogers (fotabug fotos)

Red-tailed Hawk, I Presume!

The colors of this hawk look to be that of a red-tailed hawk, according to my bird books. The head and beak look a bit different, and I think this is a youngster. The shot was difficult to get, with all of the jumble of branches and twigs, along with the distance between the bird and me. And I cropped it as well. I probably couldn't have reached it without the fine extreme zoom lens in the P900. But I am pleased I was able to get a nice shot of this beauty.

Nikon COOLPIX P900
1/1000s f/6.5 at 357.0mm iso1100 full exif

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Palani Mohan27-Nov-2017 18:00
Nice image! I have some idea how hard it is to hold a fairly light camera at its zoom end!. Well captured!
John Shen Photography25-Nov-2017 03:17
Wow.. super fantastic capture of this cutie!
Bob Davis25-Nov-2017 02:10
Nice work!! Vern
Helen Betts24-Nov-2017 18:56
Excellent framing for this pretty hawk. A Pbase friend who photographs a lot of hawks said that due to all the white on its head and wing, he thinks it's a Harlan's red-tailed hawk https://www.aba.org/birding/v42n2p30.pdf
Richard Glenn24-Nov-2017 15:49
Great catch!
Hank Vander Velde24-Nov-2017 14:23
Nicely captured amid the busy branches Vwrn.
Steve Thuman24-Nov-2017 11:07
Sure is a cute little beast!
Ann24-Nov-2017 10:20
You have caught him in a perfect position within the tree Vern, his head is fully visible. Beautiful bird, beautifully captured.
Bryan Murahashi24-Nov-2017 05:57
Very nice capture in its environment.
joseantonio24-Nov-2017 05:34
nicely framed by those branches.V.
Ruth Voorhis24-Nov-2017 04:46
Lovely composition and a wonderful catch, Vern.
Laura Milholland24-Nov-2017 04:13
Does look like a juvenile to me. I think you have IDd right. The P900 is such a great tool for situations like this, isn't it! Well done!
Bea.24-Nov-2017 04:02
It's got its hawk eye on you Vern, lovely colours in this shot.
J Ponces24-Nov-2017 02:03
Stunning expression! Just looking at you! V
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