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sidknee wrote in post #18802175
Wouldn't have noticed if you hadn't said.........

Thanks Sid.

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MedicineMan4040 wrote in post #18802055
Just an awesome series.

Thank you, Robert!

OhLook wrote in post #18802033
I'll say the Thief, with its big blue eye.

Lame-Duck wrote in post #18802158
I'm going to say that the thief emerged the victor. I'm not sure about the one trait, but to me the thief has a darker neck, and somewhat bluer eyes, maybe.

OhLook wrote in post #18802194
The thief seems to be a bigger bird overall, too.

I agree with both of you, OhLook and Mike! I mainly go by eye color here. The Hunter has pale, dull eyes, while the Thief has brighter, saturated eyes.

Now, can the Thief swallow the fish?

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Juvenile Red-tailed Hawk

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The Katy Prairie is full of migrating raptors right now, mostly Red-tailed Hawks. This specimen landed in my oak tree, for just a few seconds. I know this is not a wall hanger portrait, but have a look at the points on those talons. Wow. Overcast, very slightly cropped.

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MedicineMan4040 wrote in post #18802211

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Excellent shot, Robert. Very sharp, and a unique bird pose.

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Often mistaken, but never in doubt.

shalu wrote in post #18802228
Thank you, Robert!

I agree with both of you, OhLook and Mike! I mainly go by eye color here. The Hunter has pale, dull eyes, while the Thief has brighter, saturated eyes.

Now, can the Thief swallow the fish?

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This is what I'd call an exciting action photo. I Love all the splashing water. It certainly is a well executed shot, Shalu. Oh yeah, he get that fish down with ease.

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OhLook wrote in post #18802194
The thief seems to be a bigger bird overall, too.

I think you're right about that.

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This will be my last post for a bit, I leave for Costa Rica early Saturday. Gear is all packed up. Keep up the great work all. I will check in when I can.

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lijoec wrote in post #18802288

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Very nice shot, Joe.

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Lame-Duck wrote in post #18802290
Very nice shot, Joe.

Thank you Very much Mike

Cheers,
JOE

shalu wrote in post #18802228
Now, can the Thief swallow the fish?

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Sure. The Thief has a thick neck, thicker than the Hunter's neck, and I just bet it's hollow.

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kap55 wrote in post #18802333
Kestrel with lunch...

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wow, you got so close! Great capture!

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