Northern Harrier?

[Filemon Lopez]

Not sure of ID.

Nikon D300
200-400mm AF/VR
ISO 640
1/1250 @ f.5.6

[Doug Brown]

Looks like a Cooper's Hawk to me.

[David Quanrud]

Also looks like a Cooper's to me. Harrier has a white patch at base of tail and a distinctive ring around the base of the head. Great action shot though with the big wing extension and all the water droplets.

[Terry Sohl]

Agree with Cooper's, and agree it's a great shot! Nice light on the bird, given that dark background, and that soggy look is certainly unique.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Interesting pose and setting and I agree regarding the ID, did he bath before taking off?

[Maxis Gamez]

Cooper Hawk it is!!

[bill kominsky]

Agree with everyone it is a Coopers, and a very nice shot.

Bill

[Filemon Lopez]

Thanks to all for your feedback. Yes, the hawk had just taken a bath and then took off.