Plain text indicates the location (see corresponding red arrow) of the animal(s) in image; bold text indicates the basis of the identification of the animal(s).
1 – In flight behind pile, heading to the left. [Single red-shouldered hawk: view with wings extended up, shows the characteristic red wing bases and chest along with black and white striping on flight feathers.]
2 – To left of pile, facing away from camera. [Single red-shouldered hawk: this is a rather challenging view with wings extended upward and underside of tail exposed. Based on the dark flight feathers (consistent with a red-shouldered hawk) and the fact that this particular image is part of a series that includes well defined views of this hawk, it was categorized as a red-shoulder.]
3 – In lower right corner of image, apparently facing away from camera; plus two crows (yellow arrows). [Single red-shouldered hawk: this is a challenging, partial view revealing only part of the right wing. Based on the dark flight feathers (consistent with a red-shouldered hawk) and the fact that this particular image is part of a series that includes well-defined views of this hawk, it was categorized as a red-shoulder.]
4 – To right front of pile, facing camera; plus one crow (yellow arrow). [Single red-shouldered hawk: this is another rather challenging image offering a blurred view of the hawk, revealing darker flight feathers and lighter underside. Based on these somewhat poorly defined features and the regular attendance of this raptor species, the hawk in the image was categorized as a red-shouldered.]
5 – On pile, apparently facing away from camera; plus two crows (yellow arrows). [Single red-shouldered hawk: this is another rather challenging image offering a blurred view of the hawk, revealing dark flight feathers, shape, and overall size. Based on these somewhat poorly defined features and the regular attendance of this raptor species, the hawk in the image was categorized as a red-shouldered.]
6 – In flight above pile, heading to the right; plus two crows (yellow arrows). [Single red-shouldered hawk: view with wings extended, shows the characteristic red wing bases and chest along with black and white striping on underside of flight feathers.]