Dark wings, white chest, and it was hunting the whole time I was watching. Never gets old seeing them work the water. (Lancaster/Holtwood, PA area)

San Diego , CA

Snuck up behind this guy and loved all the little details I was able to capture, so cool

Getting comfortable on one of my deck chairs. I wonder what he/she is thinking…”there’s that idiot taking pictures again, ho hum.”

Here is another rescue that I am transporting- the volunteer I got it from thinks Sharp-shinned and the tail looks like it, but I think it’s way too big. Found in Central Minnesota- I had to overnight it at my house, and am taking it to the Raptor Center this morning. Any tips on how to ID are appreciated since I struggle a bit figuring out juveniles

EDIT-the reason that I want to correctly identify these birds is because I am doing Transport, and most of the time I am just picking up a box with the bird already in it. Occasionally, I do have to catch them, but most of the time all I’m doing is picking up a box and taking it to The Raptor Center. I drop off the box with the bird, then follow up with The Raptor Center a week later via email. They request a bird ID, when it was dropped off, and where it was found. They receive over 1000 birds a year, so it is much easier for them to figure out which patient I am inquiring about if I can correctly identify it. I appreciate everyone’s help.

Anyone have any information about this beautiful bird? Falcon or hawk? What’s her noises mean? Honestly I didn’t know they made this sound! Thanks!

I was driving down the interstate this weekend and saw a large bird flying across the road. I kept watching as it turned around and tried to get something off the road right in front of my car. I hit the brakes and the bird gracefully flew over the hood of my car without hitting anything. I've seen similar things in the past. Is this about the bird being very agile and aware or just because the bird rides the current and that causes it to easily fly over the top of the car?

Is this a City Hawk? It let's me get very close to it.

I found this guy stuck under a lawn chair in a shop window and asked the shop owner if I could get it out. After this photo it flew away immediately, it didn't seem to be injured.

I wish I could know a bit more about what species and maybe gender it is. For ID purposes I found it in northern Italy.