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How's this for a tough accipiter ID photo — a hawk going into a dive? We have a vote for Coop, and a Sharpie. I am leaning toward Sharpie. How about you? And why?
Will post the "answer" on Wednesday.
A big thanks top Jerry Barrack for taking this amazing photo.
6 comments
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What an amazing picture!!! Thanks so much. I loved it!!
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I am going out on a limb and saying it is definitely NOT an Emperor Penguin.
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I’m late to the game, but I’ll chime in. I’m leaning toward Sharp-shinned. I see the hint of a notch in the tail, and the head looks small to me. I’m not considering wing-shape or position here – I assume it’s all masked by the dive. Finally, it just doesn’t look like a Cooper’s to me. 😉 All of that being said, I could easily be wrong.
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Jerry, what a neat and interesting shot! Congrats!
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I am going to vote for Sharpie because of those skinny looking legs!
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A hawk going into a dive? Really an amazing captured photo. Thanks for posting this. Really a nice picture!
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6 comments
Charlene Stedtler
What an amazing picture!!! Thanks so much. I loved it!!
Jeff Aughey
I am going out on a limb and saying it is definitely NOT an Emperor Penguin.
julie mccall
I’m late to the game, but I’ll chime in. I’m leaning toward Sharp-shinned. I see the hint of a notch in the tail, and the head looks small to me. I’m not considering wing-shape or position here – I assume it’s all masked by the dive. Finally, it just doesn’t look like a Cooper’s to me. 😉 All of that being said, I could easily be wrong.
Barbara
Jerry, what a neat and interesting shot! Congrats!
Janet T.
I am going to vote for Sharpie because of those skinny looking legs!
Kevin Harris
A hawk going into a dive? Really an amazing captured photo. Thanks for posting this. Really a nice picture!