Red-shouldered Hawk Challenging Images Rows 3-4

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 above pile, heading to the right. [Single red-shouldered hawk: view with wings extended, shows the characteristic red wing bases and chest, black and white striping on underside of wing flight feathers, and black and white barring on underside of tail.  Appears to be carrying object from compost pile in its talons.]

2 ­– On pile, facing camera; plus three crows (yellow arrows).  [Single red-shouldered hawk: view with wings extended, showing the characteristic red wing bases and chest.]

3 ­– On pile, facing away from camera; one crow (yellow arrow).  [Single red-shouldered hawk: view with wings extended, shows the characteristic red chest and white and black barring on tail feathers.]

4 – In flight above pile, heading away from camera; plus five crows (yellow arrows).  [Single red-shouldered hawk:  a somewhat blurred view with wings extended.  Part of a series of images that includes clearly defined views of a red-shouldered hawk.]

5 – In flight above pile, heading towards camera; plus five crows (yellow arrows).  [Single red-shouldered hawk: view with wings extended, shows the characteristic dark upper surface of wing and tail feathers.  Part of a series of images that includes clearly defined views of a red-shouldered hawk.]

6 – On pile, facing camera.  [Single red-shouldered hawk: blurred view with wings extended, suggests characteristic red wing bases and chest. Part of a series of images that includes clearly defined views of a red-shouldered hawk.]