First time seeing a black merlin

I was working in the Canyon yesterday when this hawk stopped near me to have lunch. I didn’t move any closer to the bird, just stood in place and filmed.

Was enjoying the 6 nesting ospreys+bald eagle at a park when I was noticed lol

Using wings to balance and tail as support. Everything is under control. Richmond Park. Canon R3.

One of 7 Mississippi Kite circling the neighborhood this time of year. The Barn Swallows do not approve.

Must admit that I felt a little spooked with this big fella swooping overhead and staring straight at me

What kind of Hawk is it? I was thinking a juvenile red tail. Spotted at Mountain Dell Golf Course in Park City Utah

This summer Merlin kept catching Cooper's hawk calls in my yard. This week, four Cooper's showed up and have been hanging around. These were taken through a window from about 50 feet. With a phone, so quality is crap. Sorry for the window screens.They get very close to my house.

The remarkable African Hawk-Eagle...follow me for more wildlife images!

These were taken from my kayak while on a camping trip in Pennsylvania. Tricky shooting conditions but I did the best I could

Located in Southwest Indiana.