Predators!

10 years ago

I spend alot of time trying to improve my bird photos. Hawks seem the easiest for me to capture and their large size really helps me get better photos. Most of my photos are taken from inside a vehicle on our nearby marshes' auto tours.

Peregrine Falcon trying to dry off after some rains

Redtailed Hawks (see the Coot feathers and foot on the lower photo)

Coopers Hawk, my best guess! Windy day.

It's a bumper year for Redshouldered Hawks so far. They are everywhere.

Kestrel trying to chase away a Lewis's Woodpecker.

Bald Eagle and Crow

Thanks for looking!

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User
10 years ago
Wow! Excellent pictures - thank you for sharing :)
tsugajunkie z5 SE WI ♱
10 years ago
Very nice. Thanks for taking the time to post.

tj
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whwo
10 years ago
In the last photo, the crow looks like it might be a Common Raven? Great photos though!
Pat Z5or6 SEMich
10 years ago
kathy, your pictures are glorious! Are you in Northern California?
sparky_10
10 years ago
Looks like your attempts are paying off! Beautiful! Wish I had a good camera.
kathy9norcal
Original Author
10 years ago
Whwo, you are right! How did I not catch that? Probably because it is so small next to the eagle.

Pat, yes, I am in Northern California, near Sacramento.

Thanks for the nice comments, folks!
ggopal
10 years ago
Great pics, the last one reminds me of spectators in a tennis match!
claireplymouth z6b coastal MA
10 years ago
All wonderful, and I agree that the raven and the eagle look like they're watching something fascinating!

Claire
kathy9norcal
Original Author
10 years ago
Oh, my. I think I have another bird mislabeled here. I am now thinking the Red-tailed Hawk is really a Ferruginous Hawk. It is based on the large bill size and the gape that extends back. Can anyone confirm?
whwo
10 years ago
I'm pretty sure both are Red-tailed Hawks based on the plumage.
tmff
10 years ago
There is no Ferruginous Hawk in these photos. Both birds ID'd as Red-tailed Hawks have been identified correctly. Don't doubt yourself! P.S. Ferruginous Hawks are feathered to the feet.
rockybird
10 years ago
Awesome pics!!!
kathy9norcal
Original Author
10 years ago
Thanks again for the nice comments. And whwo and tmff, thanks for the correction. I didn't think Red-tails had that large a bill and long gape. One day I hope to id a Ferruginous Hawk. I know they are seen around here.

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