Mystery Hawk

[iceemn360]

I decided to test out my new REI tent so I've been camping outside in my backyard! I awoke this morning to this loud squawking right outside my tent.
(I might add that my tent doubled as wonderful yellow/gold reflector for the photo!)

Seriously who needs roosters if you have these guys around!

Anyways... what is the mystery bird? I've been thinking a juvie Red tail. but I really dont know.

 

[Girly Gears]

It's a red tail for sure, what a great shot, the light is amazing!

 

[iceemn360]

It's a red tail for sure, what a great shot, the light is amazing!

Oh Cool! and thanks.

The guy has been living in my backyard for a while now. I see him swooping down in our field....later to leave "presents" on our balcony! It was cool to see him up close this time! I usually have to use binoculars of my 300mm lens just to see it up in the trees.

 

[408Reefer]

awesome pic! I like the way he has his eye on you.

 

[IPT]

nice pics! Can you save those blown highlights at all?

 

[kayaking2]

Lucky you to have him living in your backyard. I had a juvi Barred owl living in mine for a while. She didn't know she was suppose to be afraid of me so she let me walk a foot away from her.

 

[Recty]

Very nice, I can almost see you in the reflection of her eyes.