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    JP Bruce
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    Taken on power line - tallest things out here in the desert. Image made with Canon 40D, 300mm f2.8 with 2X converter at 1/2000 f5.6 ISO400.
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    Welcome, JP
    I don't have a lot of experience ID'ing raptors so I'll let the experts weigh in on that one. He's a beautiful hawk and you some nice light and detail on him. I might have liked more direct light on the bird but it may not have been possible and the sidelighting does put a nice catchlight in the eye. I think that you've done well given the circumstances.

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    Hi JP,

    I agree with what Lana said. This looks like a young Red-tailed Hawk to me.
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    I don't think it's a ferruginous hawk.

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    That was the closest match I could find in the book I was using and I knew they are in the area. IDing is not my strong point. That is the reason for the question mark. What do you think it is?

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    A Red-tailed Hawk for sure, JP. The belly band is distinctive for this species and the light eye indicates it is a juvenile, and also why it has not a red tail as yet.

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    Thanks I appreciate the information

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