Sharp-Shinned Hawk (Original Photos)
Saturday, 7 January 2017, was a day for predators to visit my backyard. Shortly after I saw a coyote running through my backyard, a Sharp-Shinned Hawk landed on top of my bird feeders.
Original Photo
Canon EOS 7D; f/7.1; 1/400 sec; ISO 3200; 300mm
Original Photo
Canon EOS 7D; f/7.1; 1/400 sec; ISO 3200; 300mm
Original Photo
Canon EOS 7D; f/7.1; 1/400 sec; ISO 3200; 300mm
Original Photo
Canon EOS 7D; f/7.1; 1/400 sec; ISO 3200; 300mm
Original Photo
Canon EOS 7D; f/7.1; 1/400 sec; ISO 3200; 300mm
Original Photo
Canon EOS 7D; f/7.1; 1/400 sec; ISO 3200; 300mm
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Audubon Field Guide
Image Source
I am basing my identification of this hawk based on the information and photographs at the Audubon's Sharp-Shinned Hawk webpage.
Wow that's a beautiful bird
Thank you!
I really hope I got his identification right. Cooper's Hawks and Sharp-Shinned Hawks are nearly identical to me.
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Mike
great bird shot
Thank you!
I was very fortunate that the hawk stayed perched there while I took pictures. They have great eyesight. As soon as they spot me or the camera moving they are gone.
While I know it is nature, I am happy to report that the hawk did not catch a meal at my feeders today. I have seen evidence of kills before though.
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Mike
welcome....
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Daniel
Simply stunning..!! Great photos Mike. Stephen
Thank you!
Wow, excellent catch. I don't think I've seen a sharp skinned hawk before. I like that you were able to get the red of his eye so vividly.
We get a lot of European buzzards around here (common hawk), I posted one of my fav in flight pics on Steemit a while back.
Thank you! When this hawk flew off, I was way too far zoomed in to follow its quick take-off. In case I didn't mention it, this picture was taken in eastern Nebraska, USA.
Excellent shot of your common hawk in flight. Keep those great photographs coming.
Upvoted and followed.
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Mike