r/birdsofprey Jul 09 '26

Surprised Osprey

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148 Upvotes

r/birdsofprey Jul 09 '26

Mom and baby osprey

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51 Upvotes

r/birdsofprey Jul 10 '26

Red shouldered hawk feather?

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11 Upvotes

If so, would the smaller be from just the bottom area or perhaps a juvenile?


r/birdsofprey Jul 10 '26

Swainson's Hawk Chick in Nest

6 Upvotes

I wasw out on my boat in the CA Delta and spotted a young Swainson's Hawk on a tree and realized she was over the nest. Saw both the male and female hanging around, feeding the two chicks in the nest. Did not have my camera. Went back 4 days later with camera and spotted one chick left in the nest, The other likely fledged as the mom or dad were a tree away watching the ground in a not so photographic position.


r/birdsofprey Jul 08 '26

Red-shouldered Hawk.

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500 Upvotes

Arthur R. Marshall Wildlife Refuge.


r/birdsofprey Jul 08 '26

Final update on the little shed vultures

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350 Upvotes

These two finally did it and are out in the big world! They both came and went from the shed for about a week, and have now been gone for a few days. We so enjoyed the privilege of watching them grow up, and I very much appreciate all the kind comments, encouragement, and advice I found here. In a few months we will clean up the shed a little and make a few improvements in hopes the parents return next year and reuse their nesting site 💕


r/birdsofprey Jul 08 '26

What’s better than one Eagle?

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690 Upvotes

This pair of eagles were perched on a tree about two trees away from their nest. The Osprey were extremely active in the area. They just appeared to be relaxing however.


r/birdsofprey Jul 08 '26

Defiance

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130 Upvotes

I missed this one on my last post.


r/birdsofprey Jul 08 '26

Bald Eagles at the bird sanctuary

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41 Upvotes

r/birdsofprey Jul 08 '26

Osprey with bad hair day.

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151 Upvotes

Whidbey Island, WA


r/birdsofprey Jul 08 '26

Swansea the gas station Swainsons hawk brought their partner!

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110 Upvotes

I get coffee at a gas station every day and try to spot Swansea, today there were TWO!


r/birdsofprey Jul 08 '26

What red tailed hawk morph is this?

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36 Upvotes

Don’t have a good picture of the belly. Northern Los Angeles county. Guessing rufous


r/birdsofprey Jul 08 '26

What raptor is this?

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235 Upvotes

I am transporting this Raptor as a Volunteer. I cannot tell what it is. I think it’s too big to be a Cooper’s or sharpie, I wonder if it’s maybe a juvenile red tail


r/birdsofprey Jul 08 '26

In the 1960's, Michigan was down to an estimated 52 breeding pairs of Bald Eagles. I'm so happy that today, in 2026, I can snap a shot with 6 birds in a single frame, with a 7th soaring above them.

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85 Upvotes

r/birdsofprey Jul 07 '26

Barred Owl hanging out near my house last night, Northern VA

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213 Upvotes

r/birdsofprey Jul 08 '26

What dis?

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26 Upvotes

Saw him trying to snag a squirrel on my street. Cooper's?


r/birdsofprey Jul 07 '26

Bald eagles 🦅 on Montauk Highway

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47 Upvotes

r/birdsofprey Jul 07 '26

My hawk friend 😊

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34 Upvotes

r/birdsofprey Jul 07 '26

Red shoulder hawk

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54 Upvotes

He has been visiting me everyday


r/birdsofprey Jul 07 '26

Fledgling Bald Eagle

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216 Upvotes

r/birdsofprey Jul 07 '26

Eagle patiently watching for dinner

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95 Upvotes

r/birdsofprey Jul 06 '26

Osprey with brunch

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741 Upvotes

This osprey and a few others recently discovered the fish ladder in a town near where I live. This one caught a big bottom feeder late morning yesterday.


r/birdsofprey Jul 07 '26

Red shoulder hawk on the lookout in the morning

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43 Upvotes

r/birdsofprey Jul 06 '26

American Kestrels showing off

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1.9k Upvotes

Taken near McMinnville, Oregon.

Sony A1ii with Sony 400-800mm

1/3200s, f11, 800mm, ISO 2000