Went looking for Raptors and....

bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
edited June 15, 2005 in Wildlife
this time I found some. I need some ID help with them.

Red shoulder Male :dunno

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Red shoulder Female :dunno

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Turkey Vulture BIF :dunno

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I have no idea never seen one and I could not get closer and it was 3pm (couldn't make it harder if I tried) Sorry, will try again I know where they live now :D
He/She all white chest and head about the size of a Coopers Hawk

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I know I know Get a book :rolleyes
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  • jeff lapointjeff lapoint Registered Users Posts: 1,228 Major grins
    edited June 14, 2005
    can't help on the id ben...

    but well done! glad you didnt get skunked again...
    gonna share the secret raptor ranch location with the rest of us?naughty.gif
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  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited June 14, 2005
    jeff lapoint wrote:
    can't help on the id ben...I

    but well done! glad you didnt get skunked again...
    gonna share the secret raptor ranch location with the rest of us?naughty.gif

    Thanks DocJeff
    sure:
    anaheim Hills, Weir Canyon Wilderness trail, Raptors, rattlesnakes, mtn. lions, coyotes etc. lets plan a trip there. Very hot though, I was there at the
    wrong time as usual headscratch.gifrolleyes1.gif
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  • DaniDani Registered Users Posts: 807 Major grins
    edited June 14, 2005
    your mystery bird be a white tailed kite.

    Not exactly widespread throughout the US.... nice find thumb.gif
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited June 14, 2005
    At least it wasn't a stinking skunk this time. :D

    Good captures. the last one looks like a shallow-tailed kite.
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  • Steve CaviglianoSteve Cavigliano Super Moderators Posts: 3,599 moderator
    edited June 14, 2005
    Good ones Ben thumb.gifthumb.gif


    I agree with Harry and Dani that's some sort of Kite. As Dani points out, they are pretty rare and really tough to nail in flight. I also agree that getting bird shots is much nicer (and safer) than getting skunked....Laughing.gif


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  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited June 14, 2005
    Dani wrote:
    your mystery bird be a white tailed kite.

    Not exactly widespread throughout the US.... nice find thumb.gif
    Thanks Dani, gotta get one of those "Sibleys" books.
    Am I right about the others ??
    I found two of them today, better shots to I think ne_nau.gif will post later
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  • jeff lapointjeff lapoint Registered Users Posts: 1,228 Major grins
    edited June 14, 2005
    bfjr wrote:
    Thanks DocJeff
    sure:
    anaheim Hills, Weir Canyon Wilderness trail, Raptors, rattlesnakes, mtn. lions, coyotes etc. lets plan a trip there. Very hot though, I was there at the
    wrong time as usual headscratch.gifrolleyes1.gif
    how was the Weir Canyon Trail? from what i've read it looks pretty treacherous...
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  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited June 15, 2005
    jeff lapoint wrote:
    how was the Weir Canyon Trail? from what i've read it looks pretty treacherous...

    It is quiet rugged around, kinda wierd though all around are big $$$ homes/estates actually.
    Lots of up and down hill climbs, but think it's worth it to get what we like to shot, wildlife and lots of it. Saw numerous signs of larger cats too thumb.gif
    Right now though it's real hot when clouds burn off about 10am. Biting flies, ticks are next problem there. Found a couple of those buggers on me today. Just on my clothes no bites, whew
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  • jeff lapointjeff lapoint Registered Users Posts: 1,228 Major grins
    edited June 15, 2005
    bfjr wrote:
    Biting flies, ticks are next problem there. Found a couple of those buggers on me today. Just on my clothes no bites, whew
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    those guys are baaaaaad news, although CA is a "low risk" state

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    I can't wait to check this place outthumb.gif
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  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited June 15, 2005
    Steve Cavigliano wrote:
    Good ones Ben thumb.gifthumb.gif


    I agree with Harry and Dani that's some sort of Kite. As Dani points out, they are pretty rare and really tough to nail in flight. I also agree that getting bird shots is much nicer (and safer) than getting skunked....Laughing.gif


    Steve

    Yeah but I have as yet not got any nice of these beauties :cry :D
    And I'm gonna ask you and Harry
    What do you think is the best way to exp for these birds?
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  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited June 15, 2005
    Harryb wrote:
    At least it wasn't a stinking skunk this time. :D

    Good captures. the last one looks like a shallow-tailed kite.

    Thank you Harry and
    when and if I get in a better shooting position ---- How would you handle the exposure??
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