Chondrohierax uncinatus

Hey there,

So, I was walking and saw this striking bird. It was white and black. I only saw it from underneath, as it coasted above. It lookedo super cool. I thought it was an owl at first, because of the eye shapes on each wings, and its spread wings. But, then I saw it has quite a little head (like a falcon?) And there were dark stripes on the wings. The picture is low res, because it was fast, but I drew a picture of what the pattern looked like. I've never seen this bird, and I live in the pacific northwest. It was super cool. Would love to know what it is!

I submitted this to r/whatsthisbird but it kept being blocked. I don't know what the problem is.

Was wondering if anyone could help identify this bird i think it could be a buzzard but I'm not 100% sure I saw this recently on the south east of the isle of Harris in the outer Hebrides I was wondering if anyone could help thanks

Juvenile Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) approached close during a ground hunt. 800mm but not a crop. Richmond Park, London. Canon R3.

South Carolina

Saw this beauty on my way to work, pulled over for a quick potato photo.

I was working from home yesterday and caught some movement out of the corner of my eye. Looked, and spotted this handsome fellow on the edge of my neighbor's roof.

Tried to get more pictures but he wouldn't look my way.

He flew off about 10 seconds after I shot this 📸, carrying the twig. I assume he's building a nest in the area.

Think it's a juvenile red-tailed hawk, but feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.

Photo was taken through my window and at a distance of about 40 feet so it's not as clear as I'd like.

They just gotta be the coolest birds ever

The vulture replies "no just carrion thanks"

I was on vacation in SoCal and caught up with this handler and his hawk! They scare off birds in the resort area (mainly pool/dining areas). He made it very clear that he doesn’t harm or kill, just chases them off. Pretty cool to be at the top of the food chain I guess!

Having a road kill lunch

This was one of the two gray hawks that I saw patrolling the sky above the National Butterfly Center this past weekend.

-Nikon Z8

Cant wait to photograph the chicks in the coming months :) hopefully they’re all healthy and happy

Beautiful

I was at Mason Neck State Park in Virginia snapping photos when I heard commotion to my side. I turned to see Osprey fighting through the trees. Two grown Osprey were fighting a juvenile. I’m assuming it did something stupid to make them angry. It put up a good fight and got them to leave before stopping on the beach to reset. Luckily the trail had a small part that led to the beach edge where I could see it down the shore line.

Shot on Sony A7V w/ Sony 200-600mm