Can you ID this Raptor?

[justinunger]

Can anyone ID this Raptor? I was shooting with Jeff and we found him at Bolsa Chica. They're quite shy and won't let you get too close to them.

Shot on an overcast day, D2H, Nikkor 300 f/4 + TC14E.

http://justinu.smugmug.com/photos/32295636-O.jpg

[gluwater]

Nice shot and exposure. I especially like the tree branches criss crossing the background.

Nick

[ginger_55]

I like the little foot tucked up on his tummy, I always like that.

I would suspect he is young, just getting mature colors, so I can't ID, sorry.

Harry probably can.

ginger (good get)

[Harryb]

Great capture:thumb Your exposure is on the mark in very difficult lighting. Good detail in the shot.

It looks like a juvenile Red-tailed Hawk.

[Osprey Whisperer]

Nice capture...real purdy birdy. Well done. I think it's related to the night heron...and an egret. :1drink **hickup**

Cheers

BMP

[bfjr]

Juvi Red Tail like Harry said :D
Nice one too :thumb

[jwear]

http://www.datapanik.com/backyardbirds/picSmall/hawk1.jpgHarry and Ben this is a coppers hawk it is the same bird as in my shot this is no red tail guys

[bfjr]

http://www.datapanik.com/backyardbirds/picSmall/hawk1.jpgHarry and Ben this is a coppers hawk it is the same bird as in my shot this is no red tail guys

Looks like you might be right :huh :wink