Hawk ID

Took this in the Everglades yesterday, early morning.
I think it's a Red Shoulder Hawk, but not positive.
He surely wasn't too concerned with me as he let me
drive my truck to the best shooting angle with my bean bag.

He doesn't seem too concerned about you, but about the possibility of something else trying to poach his fish from him.

Your id is correct. I've never seen one with a fish. Great shot.

Wow, excellent shot!
Al

Nice one.

Yes, Red-shouldered and what a beauty. Outstanding shot Garry.

nice shot , sharp details

I've never seen one with fish either. Nice capture Garry!

A great shot, Garry.

very nice shot Garry

very impressive

Thanks everyone, I had taken a few shots of him sitting in the tree
went down to the end of the road and came back and watched him grab
what I think is a walking catfish from a small ditch on the side of the road.
I was shocked he let me get to the right shooting position.
Like most of you, I have never seen one with a fish before, maybe because
the water is so high, it is their best food source at this time.

Again, thanks much for the nice comments.
Garry

Great shot Garry, thats some easy pickins, a walking Catfish, smart Hawk. Well done!

Wow Great Capture!

Excellent shot...can't get much better!