Sharp-Shinned Hawk ??
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Sharp-Shinned Hawk ??

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bronco

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on: February 08, 2013, 10:48:02 AM
My backyard (urban Bradford) this morning - finally caught this bird with the camera after weeks of trying -- it just let me take a bunch of pics then flew off with it's lunch. It was tricky getting focus because so much snow was falling. Can you please confirm it's a Sharp-Shinned Hawk. And it looks like a Starling was it's lunch - which is interesting because there haven't been any at my feeders for months.



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Reply #1 on: February 08, 2013, 11:18:56 AM
think so
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Reply #2 on: February 08, 2013, 12:03:52 PM
Yes, Sharp-shinned Hawk and Starling. Nice catch (for you and the hawk)
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Reply #3 on: February 08, 2013, 01:38:35 PM
Whoa cool pics.  Nice bird.
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Reply #4 on: February 08, 2013, 06:33:42 PM
Cool catch...Your patience paid off!
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Reply #5 on: February 08, 2013, 07:26:56 PM
I do feel a bit sorry for the Starling but that's one baddass Hawk.
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Reply #6 on: February 08, 2013, 07:34:17 PM
Thanks everyone - maybe next time I'll be able to catch and in-flight photo (well I can dream can't I !).
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