Posted by Dan Walters on September 13, 2009 at 4:16 PM
I think this is a Swainson's Hawk. Looks like the one in the guide book! Caught this one at Grand Lake this morning. Thanks for looking.
Canon 1D Mark2
500mm f/4 L
Posted by bill meikle on September 13, 2009 at 4:38 PM
You are right Dan, and nice capture. I just passed one sitting on a signpost and didn't have a camera. Now it's time for them to form huge kettles and head south for the winter to the south of South America!
Posted by Morris McClung on September 13, 2009 at 6:37 PM
Love the curve of the wings and the fixed gaze. Something's about to be eaten. Very nice, Dan.
Posted by Guy Runco on September 13, 2009 at 7:56 PM
Great detailed shot of a beautiful Swainson's in flight - thanks for sharing!
Posted by Todd Caudle on September 13, 2009 at 9:46 PM
What a totally cool shot, Dan!
Posted by Paul Wegemann on September 13, 2009 at 11:01 PM
Really cool shot. You're putting that 500 to good use.
Posted by Don George on September 13, 2009 at 11:16 PM
Nice capture Dan the head angle is great.
Posted by Brian Jackson on September 13, 2009 at 11:27 PM
Looks like you are getting your money's worth on that lens.
Posted by Dan Walters on September 14, 2009 at 7:27 AM
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8 repliesCanon 1D Mark2
500mm f/4 L