Isn't he a beauty

I've been trying to get a picture of this guy for days and today was my chance.He let me get close enough to get his colors.He shined like gold in the sun.

I hope someone can ID this hawk.








He was in the same spot for a long time.Then a pickup came along and away he flew.

 

I can't ID that bird Glenda, but you sure got some great shots

 

You sure looked close to the hawk. Did you climb the pole! Good shot.

 

That hawk has been hanging around for a few days. I took some pictures of the same hawk yesterday but haven't uploaded them to see what I have. He sure is beautiful when he flies. dooley

 

I was right under him kuntrygal.

 

This is not a red-tailed hawk. From the book I have I'd rather say he is a red shouldered hawk but I really can't tell from the pictures. Maybe I'll google it and see if it looks the same. Whatever it is, I like it. dooley

 

They're handsome birds. Well done Glendann, those are nice photos.

 

That is a beautiful bird, Glenda. Is the black slate-gray? What colour are his legs?
I think it's fun to look-up or learn birds I don't know.

 

Sjoerd I was looking at the red around his head and the brillant gold on his body more than anything but the best I can remember it had light gray legs.
Thanks for all the great comments.

 

Great pictures...I need some here to take care of my overpopulation of rabbits. They're feasting on a lot of my shrubbery again this winter!