Hawk

Hawks are way up on my list of subjects to photograph but I must admit the markings as they change with seasons and growth tend to confuse my identification.

ID3 canon 800mm ISO400 f/6.3 1/125 sec handheld through car window.

Bosque del Apache NM

Critique Comments Advice more than welcome and appreciated.

Thanks for looking.

That's a nice shot !
JohnR

agree with John a nice shot some nice detail in him

Nice catch light in the eye.

Very nice shot Barry

I dont see how it could be improved apart from asking him nicely to move to a more photogenic perch with a bit better background

Thanks guy's the follow up is the same hawk which was searching shrubland I went for this one as it was head on and in its concentration it appeared not to see me. I fluffed the settings for this one eagerness took over.

Hi Barry
Nice photos. I think the identification of the hawk is a juvenile Red-tailed Hawk/Buzzard. The second picture I think is a completely different species and due to the white supercilium and the barred underwing and tail I would say this is a female Northern Harrier. The behaviour matches aswell as it would float over grassland looking for prey. Two lovely shots nonetheless. Hope this helps.

Ian

Thanks for the ID the transition from juvenile to adult colour is the stage I struggle with there seem to be so many variations. Most books do not account for this issue.

A nice looking image Barry, he is a very handsome looking Bird,

Lee

I really enjoy the second image - there's some scope for improving it as well using the shadow/highlight tool in photoshop to get a bit more detail in the shadow areas.

Lovely detail Barry. Well caught.