Three Redtail Hawks - Page 2

DPD6030 · 07-19-2011, 10:54 AM

Well I can see you don't have a rodent problem

Great looking hawks.

taltos · 07-19-2011, 08:48 PM

I would agree with juvenile Cooper's Hawk but the breast and tail markings are consistent with a juvenile Red Tailed Hawk. Looks too small for a Red Tailed.

07-19-2011, 10:03 PM

After reading my giant Eagles, Hawks & Falcons of the World book I'm ready to pin this down to juvenile Cooper's Hawk. The three bands with the white tip on the tail and the dark brown coloring above nailed it. J. Red Tails have seven light bands and lighter coloring above.

07-19-2011, 10:11 PM

The American Bald Eagle has made quite a comeback here in the Ozarks. It's almost become commonplace when you start seeing them every day. My son got a few good photos earlier this year when one flew directly in front of him just as he finished setting up his tripod at the Buffalo River.

07-19-2011, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by designwise1

The American Bald Eagle has made quite a comeback here in the Ozarks. It's almost become commonplace when you start seeing them every day. My son got a few good photos earlier this year when one flew directly in front of him just as he finished setting up his tripod at the Buffalo River.

Out here too.

WyoBob · 07-22-2011, 08:48 AM

I got close enough once that I could have touched a Redtail.

I was checking the 18 windmills on my ranch (in south central NE) in my 90 hp Super Cub. We had lots of Red Tails and I was always on the lookout for them when flying. I missed the one that passed between the fuselage/wing and strut. I was flying with the door open (naturally) and could have reached out and touched him (although not something you'd want to do at 90 mph.)

To say the "pucker factor" was at the max is an understatement

WyoBob

shilala · 07-22-2011, 09:30 AM

Nice pics, Dave!!!

We did't have redtails around DuBois, we had Cooper's. They're a bit smaller.
My XMIL was out feeding her favorite little chicken at her feet one day. One second there was something to feed, the next, just a couple feathers floating in the air.
That's gotta be a bit shocking. I never thought they were so bold.

SNKBYT · 07-22-2011, 10:02 AM

bub, nice looking bird....hopefully they stick around awhile

Cornrow_Wallis · 07-22-2011, 10:24 AM

Nice pictures. I love watching those birds hunt.

We've got a couple coopers hawks and an osprey that hang out around my back yard. The osprey is a big mofo. One of the coopers chased a dove straight into my living room window last week.

Anyways, I agree with the above posters that have been saying Coopers Hawks. Comparison pic.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mountainpath/59212657/

Mr B · 07-22-2011, 10:40 AM

Hawks in the back yard, thats awesome. We have a huge owl living in the small grove of Redwoods next to my house. We usually dont see him until almost dark, but I always get scared when my daughter has her little bunny hopping around the lawn for some excercise.

07-19-2011, 10:54 AM	#21
DPD6030 Shepard of the sheeple Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Mitten Posts: 7,166 Trading: (151)	Re: Three Redtail Hawks Well I can see you don't have a rodent problem Great looking hawks.

07-19-2011, 08:48 PM	#22
taltos Really, really old Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: Saugus, MA Posts: 2,486 Trading: (3)	Re: Three Redtail Hawks I would agree with juvenile Cooper's Hawk but the breast and tail markings are consistent with a juvenile Red Tailed Hawk. Looks too small for a Red Tailed. __________________ Jimmy, some of its magic, some of its tragic, but I had a good life all the way. He Went to Paris, J. Buffett

07-19-2011, 10:03 PM	#23
BC-Axeman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Three Redtail Hawks After reading my giant Eagles, Hawks & Falcons of the World book I'm ready to pin this down to juvenile Cooper's Hawk. The three bands with the white tip on the tail and the dark brown coloring above nailed it. J. Red Tails have seven light bands and lighter coloring above.

07-19-2011, 10:11 PM	#24
designwise1 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Three Redtail Hawks The American Bald Eagle has made quite a comeback here in the Ozarks. It's almost become commonplace when you start seeing them every day. My son got a few good photos earlier this year when one flew directly in front of him just as he finished setting up his tripod at the Buffalo River.

07-22-2011, 08:48 AM	#26
WyoBob Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bob Location: Buffalo, WY Posts: 155 Trading: (1)	Re: Three Redtail Hawks I got close enough once that I could have touched a Redtail. I was checking the 18 windmills on my ranch (in south central NE) in my 90 hp Super Cub. We had lots of Red Tails and I was always on the lookout for them when flying. I missed the one that passed between the fuselage/wing and strut. I was flying with the door open (naturally) and could have reached out and touched him (although not something you'd want to do at 90 mph.) To say the "pucker factor" was at the max is an understatement WyoBob

07-22-2011, 09:30 AM	#27
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Three Redtail Hawks Nice pics, Dave!!! We did't have redtails around DuBois, we had Cooper's. They're a bit smaller. My XMIL was out feeding her favorite little chicken at her feet one day. One second there was something to feed, the next, just a couple feathers floating in the air. That's gotta be a bit shocking. I never thought they were so bold. __________________

07-22-2011, 10:02 AM	#28
SNKBYT PATRIOT and VETERAN Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Alex Location: SWEET HOME ALABAMA Posts: 3,289 Trading: (30)	Re: Three Redtail Hawks bub, nice looking bird....hopefully they stick around awhile __________________ "IF YOU WANT TO TAKE MY FREEDOM, MAKE DAMN SURE THAT YOU'RE AS PASSSIONATE ABOUT TAKING IT AS I AM ABOUT KEEPING IT"

07-22-2011, 10:24 AM	#29
Cornrow_Wallis <insert user title> Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Rob Location: flo-rida Posts: 268 Trading: (8)	Re: Three Redtail Hawks Nice pictures. I love watching those birds hunt. We've got a couple coopers hawks and an osprey that hang out around my back yard. The osprey is a big mofo. One of the coopers chased a dove straight into my living room window last week. Anyways, I agree with the above posters that have been saying Coopers Hawks. Comparison pic. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mountainpath/59212657/

07-22-2011, 10:40 AM	#30
Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: Three Redtail Hawks Hawks in the back yard, thats awesome. We have a huge owl living in the small grove of Redwoods next to my house. We usually dont see him until almost dark, but I always get scared when my daughter has her little bunny hopping around the lawn for some excercise.