Juvenile Red-Shouldered Hawk (I think...)


I'm not a very knowledgeable birder, but this fella showed off and I had to grab a few shots:












48 comments:

  1. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiJanuary 18, 2016 at 4:10 PM

    That is a beautiful hawk, Sue. Maybe it is called a Cooper's Hawk? I'm learning the differences myself. Have a wonderful week! Hugs, Pat

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  2. ChristineJanuary 18, 2016 at 4:15 PM

    He WAS showing off and well done for having the camera handy to snap those shots of him! Awesome!
    Thanks for hosting.

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  3. Karren HallerJanuary 18, 2016 at 4:46 PM

    Wow I can see why he was showing off, for his female furfriend, I think they are a small hawk??

    Thanks for hosting stop by when you can!!
    Have a great week!
    Karren
    Oh My Heartsie Girl:)

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  4. CarolJanuary 18, 2016 at 4:49 PM

    Magnificent photos of this hawk! We were watching a group of turkey vultures roosting in the trees across from our vacation rental, but I didn't get any good photos.

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  5. Alexa TJanuary 18, 2016 at 4:54 PM

    So lovely bird! Greetings!

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  6. Kristin AquariannJanuary 18, 2016 at 4:55 PM

    Beautiful bird! You captured such awesome expressions.

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  7. stevebethereJanuary 18, 2016 at 5:17 PM

    Brilliant shots :-)

    Have a hawktastic week :-)

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  8. FANCY the Red Standard PoodleJanuary 18, 2016 at 8:20 PM

    Hi Y'all!

    Love the hawk! Fantastic shots. Thanks for sharing!

    Y'all come on by,
    Hawk aka BrownDog

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  9. Out And About GlobalJanuary 18, 2016 at 10:50 PM

    What a fantastic bird!

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  10. JennJanuary 18, 2016 at 11:15 PM

    Fantastic shots Sue!

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  11. csuhpat1January 18, 2016 at 11:49 PM

    Super cool photos. I love the one in flight.

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  12. Bhavesh ChhatbarJanuary 19, 2016 at 12:05 AM

    Oh wow!

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  13. likeschocolateJanuary 19, 2016 at 12:07 AM

    Beautiful bird!

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  14. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2016 at 12:50 AM

    He is so beautiful! I'm so glad you were able to capture him and share with us. I wouldn't know anyway if you had mis-named him.

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  15. elizabethJanuary 19, 2016 at 1:00 AM

    Birds of prey have always fascinated me since I was a young girl and read a book about a boy and his pet falcon. Gorgeous photos!

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  16. facile et beau - GustaJanuary 19, 2016 at 1:43 AM

    great pictures. I like wild birds so much. He spreads his wings just if he wants to look good on the image :)

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  17. KristiinaJanuary 19, 2016 at 1:48 AM

    Gorgeous bid. How lucky you are to have been able to photo hese.

    R. Täysin arkista

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  18. KlaraJanuary 19, 2016 at 4:32 AM

    that is a nice capture.

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  19. jp@A Green RidgeJanuary 19, 2016 at 5:20 AM

    Looking at your excellent photos and it's markings, could it be a Cooper's Hawk?...:)JP

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  20. MaschaJanuary 19, 2016 at 5:37 AM

    Really great shots!
    Thanks for hosting

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  21. UnknownJanuary 19, 2016 at 9:13 AM

    What a beautiful bird, great shots!

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  22. Christina MorleyJanuary 19, 2016 at 9:24 AM

    Beautiful hawk! So nice that he was willing to show off his wings for the camera! ;)

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  23. Nina January 19, 2016 at 1:42 PM

    Great captures of the hawk! It has a fine feathering ~ the dots and colors ~ to camouflage among the pine trees ... Great work you spotted it the first place!

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  24. Lee Ann L.January 19, 2016 at 1:52 PM

    Awesome!!!

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  25. UnknownJanuary 19, 2016 at 2:03 PM

    The hawk is very handsome. Enjoy your week!

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  26. Cascia TalbertJanuary 19, 2016 at 3:08 PM

    I think that is a red-tail hawk. Beautiful shots! Thanks for hosting. Have a great week!

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  27. Dee Dee January 19, 2016 at 3:25 PM

    How nice of the bird to come and pose! :) Have a great week Sue!

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  28. ElaJanuary 19, 2016 at 4:08 PM

    Wonderful pictures of this dangerous predator !!
    Greetings

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  29. HettyJanuary 19, 2016 at 4:53 PM

    I am a little late to link in. Sorry about that, I have some difficulty with my email. Hope it will be better soon. Lovely bird. Never seen in my garden! Groetjes Hetty

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  30. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLAJanuary 19, 2016 at 11:07 PM

    I love your hawk shots. We have a family of brown tail hawks that nests on a tree over our pool. Blessings!

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  31. LindaJanuary 20, 2016 at 12:03 AM

    Oh, he did show off! Fun to see!

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  32. NatashaJanuary 20, 2016 at 1:46 AM

    Beautiful shots Sue! What a gorgeous bird. I love those ones where the wings are spread open ready for flight. - Tasha

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  33. JulieJanuary 20, 2016 at 2:20 AM

    Oh, so beautiful!
    Thanks for hosting and have a good week!
    Happy ww, Joana

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  34. KismaslifeJanuary 20, 2016 at 8:07 AM

    He's performing for you! He is stunning! Thanks for sharing.

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  35. UnknownJanuary 20, 2016 at 2:41 PM

    Wow, great shots! Beautiful bird.

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  36. meowmeowmansJanuary 20, 2016 at 3:33 PM

    Wow, what a beautiful bird! Is it a peregrine falcon? We had one that used to roost on the side of our office building (in NYC), and it looked very similar to the one in your awesome photos. :)

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  37. Cathy KennedyJanuary 20, 2016 at 4:11 PM

    Sue, that's an amazing opportunity to capture a hawk so close up! One appeared in our backyard last spring or summer and I could only snap a few shots from my kitchen window. I knew, if I attempted to outside to get a better shot that he'd be gone. It's funny you just don't see too many of these fine birds, but the other day while we were running errands I spied one on a power line beside the road and I thought that was the oddest thing ever. Like I said, you just don't see them too often. Oh well, thanks for hosting the #WW linky fun!

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  38. Life Images by JillJanuary 21, 2016 at 2:56 AM

    Great pics anyways. You need to check out Red Shouldered Hawks of Tingsgrove blog. http://tingsgrove.blogspot.com.au/ Have a great week.

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  39. real girl sportJanuary 21, 2016 at 5:53 AM

    These are beautiful Sue, you must have beeen so close to him. Lovely!

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  40. HeatherJanuary 21, 2016 at 11:04 AM

    What great pics, Sue!

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  41. Trekking with BeckyJanuary 21, 2016 at 6:34 PM

    I love seeing shots of birds with their wings spread out! Good work, and thanks for sharing! :D

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  42. StarTraciJanuary 21, 2016 at 11:27 PM

    What amazing shots! Such a gorgeous bird.
    Have a great week.
    :-)
    Traci

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  43. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2016 at 5:43 PM

    Based on the photos in the Smithsonian bird guide and available on the 'net, I would say this is a juvenile red-shouldered hawk.

    Dave

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  44. ZauberpalmeJanuary 25, 2016 at 2:58 AM

    This is a lovely collection of the hawk. Thank you for hosting and for your lovely comments. Have a good day!

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  45. Margaret Birding For PleasureJanuary 25, 2016 at 9:20 AM

    Great shots of the Hawk

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  46. Tanya BreeseJanuary 25, 2016 at 9:56 AM

    what a handsome visitor!

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  47. A Colorful WorldJanuary 26, 2016 at 12:35 PM

    What a great opportunity to capture him digitally! Loved the shots!

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  48. rainfield61January 31, 2016 at 8:33 AM

    My mushroom shows off silently.

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