Chance Meeting by Firesnuffer

Photography • Animals • posted on Mar 09, 2008

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Hi, everyone, I've missed you all so very much!!! Everything is wonderful here in Oklahoma! This is a shot from last November that I had intended to post as soon as I was able to identify him.... I still haven't been able to discover what he is :( I've concluded that it's either a Merlin or possibly a Red Shouldered hawk but from what I've found on the web and my books I'm still undecided. Any help is appreciated and more than welcome. I was trying to get some shots of other birds when they all left and this one came swooping in and landed about 15 feet from my position so tilting the tripod back and shooting with the settings I had I was able to get about 3 shots off before he left again. I feel very fortunate :) Again, I thank you all for your comments and critiques and I've truly missed you all! Manning

Comments (32)

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bclaytonphoto

10:51PM | Sun, 09 March 2008

glad to see you posting again..this an excellent shot..

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Dynazty

10:52PM | Sun, 09 March 2008

wow interesting bird to find on the ground......excellent timeing and great shot....=]

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Isabelle711

10:59PM | Sun, 09 March 2008

Amazing beauty you have captured here. Thank you for sharing this excellent image. :))))

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RobyHermida

11:05PM | Sun, 09 March 2008

Excellent work! :-)

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Debwhosmiles

11:09PM | Sun, 09 March 2008

Are you ready for it? I didn't think it was a red-shouldered hawk, we have them here in my woods and they are large like the red-tailed (which we also have). This one is rather small.... It is a female Kestrel. We have Kestrels around here also, I see them on the power lines here and there on the lookout for a meal... mostly the more colorful males though. Really great capture with lots of detail! You were indeed fortunate!

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amlondono

11:20PM | Sun, 09 March 2008

Amazing shot of this beautiful bird ! Ana

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Digitaleagle

11:20PM | Sun, 09 March 2008

Fantastic shot Manning, Glad to see you post again my friend, fantastic clarity and detail, awesome work!!!

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Cosine

12:11AM | Mon, 10 March 2008

I don't think it's a Kestrel; the head shape seems wrong. I'd go with the Merlin, especially because of the white stripe over the eye. Beautiful shot, whoever he is.

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babuci

12:15AM | Mon, 10 March 2008

Great bird shot and a sun hitting his chest is highlight a wonderful feathers. Excelent "lucky" shot.

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carrotsoup

1:19AM | Mon, 10 March 2008

Great shot of what ever kind of bird he is.

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Garlor

2:58AM | Mon, 10 March 2008

Its great when the unexpected drops in when you are almost ready. Glad you caught this one.

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busi2ness

6:13AM | Mon, 10 March 2008

Great eye and head detail!

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durleybeachbum

6:58AM | Mon, 10 March 2008

Beautiful shot!!

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CavalierLady

8:18AM | Mon, 10 March 2008

Manning, it's wonderful to see a post from you again!!! Wonderful shot, considering that it was 'on the fly' so to speak, great job getting the shot before he left. I looked through my books, both the birds you mention have dark eyes. Maybe try looking for sharp-shinned or cooper's hawk, juvenile, which both winter in OK. Welcome back. :)

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M0rgane

9:39AM | Mon, 10 March 2008

First, long time no see! Happy you are back, missed you too. This is a fabulous picture. I don't know which one , but he looks a lot like Falcon or in the family of hawk.

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rainbows

10:16AM | Mon, 10 March 2008

Hi, Manning, I have missed you. You return with a beautiful capture. I love the sunshine in this shot. Hugs. Diane. xx

Liam.

12:29PM | Mon, 10 March 2008

Wonderful shot, love the warm light

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witch_1612

1:02PM | Mon, 10 March 2008

Wonderful Work!!!

MrsLubner

3:16PM | Mon, 10 March 2008

I'm so glad you are back! And back with a splash! This is a fabulous shot. Too bad the feet aren't included but on a chance meeting this is excellent. I like the warm sun lit leaves nearby that give the bird a warm glow as well!

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jocko500

7:44PM | Mon, 10 March 2008

welcome back. All I know it a bird of a feather flocks together. real good shot and so close too

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DreamersWish

9:26PM | Mon, 10 March 2008

Manning glad to see you back again! Missed the lovely nature scenes. What ever the species of bird, he is gorgeous! Congrats on the capture! Very beautiful details!

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timtripp

10:10PM | Mon, 10 March 2008

brilliant!

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nongo

10:31PM | Mon, 10 March 2008

Hey, so nice to see you back!!! You've got a few guesses and here's mine, I think it's a young red tailed hawk. whatever it is you were fortunate to get a great shot of him!!!!!!

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mbz2662

2:23PM | Wed, 12 March 2008

Sometimes a good thing nearly drops in our lap! Great shot of this hawk.

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Fruit_Passion

8:08PM | Wed, 12 March 2008

Beau spécimen. Joli clic ;)

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Richardphotos

8:43PM | Sat, 15 March 2008

amazing bird and equally your capture.welcome back

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JaneEden

10:32PM | Sat, 22 March 2008

So glad you dropped by my gallery tonight thank you, and so happy that you are back. Sorry for this late comment, but now I am here I will say this is an excellent capture of this beautiful bird in its natural habitat, hugs Jane xx

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danob

12:10PM | Sun, 23 March 2008

Bravo looks like a Coopers Hawk to me if you have another image with the tail feathers if it has 3 dark bars across it then thats what it is.. A fine image and beautiful backdrop

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