Hawk at Sunset

[HAB911]

One of their favorite haunts, atop an 80ft Norfolk Island Pine, ~50yds away, 1200mm

[wendyb-NC]

1. Wow, beautiful bird

Very sharp, quality photograph. Good work. Thank you, for sharing it.

[HAB911]

7. Thanks! I hope you enjoy it!

[Bayard]

2. Magnificent!

[HAB911]

8. Thanks so much!

[Diamond_Dog]

3. Fabulous image!

The light makes it so dramatic and majestic!

[HAB911]

9. Thank you!

The golden hour is really golden

[Beartracks]

4. That's a very thoughtful look, gazing into the distance, contemplating the future.

[HAB911]

10. Like sitting for a portrait

but more likely scanning for a snack!

[Mousetoescamper]

5. A magnificent bird and a splendid photo!

High emotional content, too.

[HAB911]

11. thank you, they are regal birds

with a singular focus

[CaliforniaPeggy]

6. My dear HAB911!

I agree with everyone who's posted ahead of me today!

Stunning photo!

[HAB911]

12. Thanks Peggy!

[Grumpy Old Guy]

13. Great shot!

Any idea what kind of hawk that is?

[HAB911]

14. My opinion is Red-Shouldered Hawk

as seen here: https://avibirds.com/hawks-of-florida/

Special Bonus Photo, landed in my bird feeder late in the afternoon, so in the shade

[Grumpy Old Guy]

15. Wow!

That's a great shot!

[HAB911]

16. Still tweaking my new gear

Got the Z8, now have to double the size of my HD, 45M sensor, files are 58M RAW

[Grumpy Old Guy]

17. Yep, same with my Canon R5.

The raw files are huge. It takes some getting used to. Congratulations on the new camera.