Went looking for Raptors and....

[bfjr]

this time I found some. I need some ID help with them.

Red shoulder Male :dunno

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Red shoulder Female :dunno

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Turkey Vulture BIF :dunno

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I have no idea never seen one and I could not get closer and it was 3pm (couldn't make it harder if I tried) Sorry, will try again I know where they live now :D
He/She all white chest and head about the size of a Coopers Hawk

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I know I know Get a book :rolleyes

[jeff lapoint]

can't help on the id ben...

but well done! glad you didnt get skunked again...
gonna share the secret raptor ranch location with the rest of us?http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/naughty.gif

[bfjr]

can't help on the id ben...I

but well done! glad you didnt get skunked again...
gonna share the secret raptor ranch location with the rest of us?http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/naughty.gif

Thanks DocJeff
sure:
anaheim Hills, Weir Canyon Wilderness trail, Raptors, rattlesnakes, mtn. lions, coyotes etc. lets plan a trip there. Very hot though, I was there at the
wrong time as usual :scratch :rolleyes

[Dani]

your mystery bird be a white tailed kite.

Not exactly widespread throughout the US.... nice find :thumb

[Harryb]

At least it wasn't a stinking skunk this time. :D

Good captures. the last one looks like a shallow-tailed kite.

[Steve Cavigliano]

Good ones Ben :thumb :thumb


I agree with Harry and Dani that's some sort of Kite. As Dani points out, they are pretty rare and really tough to nail in flight. I also agree that getting bird shots is much nicer (and safer) than getting skunked....LOL


Steve

[bfjr]

your mystery bird be a white tailed kite.

Not exactly widespread throughout the US.... nice find :thumb
Thanks Dani, gotta get one of those "Sibleys" books.
Am I right about the others ??
I found two of them today, better shots to I think :dunno will post later

[jeff lapoint]

Thanks DocJeff
sure:
anaheim Hills, Weir Canyon Wilderness trail, Raptors, rattlesnakes, mtn. lions, coyotes etc. lets plan a trip there. Very hot though, I was there at the
wrong time as usual :scratch :rolleyes
how was the Weir Canyon Trail? from what i've read it looks pretty treacherous...

[bfjr]

how was the Weir Canyon Trail? from what i've read it looks pretty treacherous...

It is quiet rugged around, kinda wierd though all around are big $$$ homes/estates actually.
Lots of up and down hill climbs, but think it's worth it to get what we like to shot, wildlife and lots of it. Saw numerous signs of larger cats too :thumb
Right now though it's real hot when clouds burn off about 10am. Biting flies, ticks are next problem there. Found a couple of those buggers on me today. Just on my clothes no bites, whew
:rolleyes

[jeff lapoint]

Biting flies, ticks are next problem there. Found a couple of those buggers on me today. Just on my clothes no bites, whew
:rolleyes
those guys are baaaaaad news, although CA is a "low risk" state

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I can't wait to check this place outhttp://dgrin.com/images/smilies/thumb.gif

[bfjr]

Good ones Ben :thumb :thumb


I agree with Harry and Dani that's some sort of Kite. As Dani points out, they are pretty rare and really tough to nail in flight. I also agree that getting bird shots is much nicer (and safer) than getting skunked....LOL


Steve

Yeah but I have as yet not got any nice of these beauties :cry :D
And I'm gonna ask you and Harry
What do you think is the best way to exp for these birds?

[bfjr]

At least it wasn't a stinking skunk this time. :D

Good captures. the last one looks like a shallow-tailed kite.

Thank you Harry and
when and if I get in a better shooting position ---- How would you handle the exposure??