Cooper's Hawk

[bulldurham]

 

[NancyMoranG]

Wow, such clarity. I like #1 a little more because of colors in the feathers..

 

[ZombiesniperJr]

Nice shots have yet to get an adult coopers hawk or one perched

 

[Peeb108 4]

Both keepers- #1 is the winner tho.

What glass were you using?

 

[bulldurham]

At first glance as I came up on it, I thought it was an adult Merlin...still wanting one of those this close up.

Nikkor 200-500 f:/5.6

 

[Peeb108 4]

At first glance as I came up on it, I thought it was an adult Merlin...still wanting one of those this close up.

Nikkor 200-500 f:/5.6

The lens didn't compose or frame or process the shot, but it is apparently a very nice piece of glass. Well done!

 

[bulldurham]

It is my favorite lens. Coupled to the D810 it almost always instantly locks focus and will track even when the bird flies in and out of the trees. Clarity at f:/8 extends from center point to edges an realistically, even at 5.6 I generally get marvelous detail on the edges with no vignetting.

 

[WesternGuy]

BD, nice shots. Hard to say which one is a favourite.

WesternGuy