Nature Bird of Prey

Bird of Prey · 03:19 AM

A medium bird of Prey near Melton Victoria.

I believe it is a Grey Goshawk. Spotted while driving down a rural road just out of town. Having only the 70-200 Sigma with me, I felt a little bit unequipped. While trying to get closer the bird eventually spooked and took off.

**PJ1** · 08-15-2015, 04:34 AM

Black-shouldered kite (common). But nice stalking and nice pics. The second one may not be the sharpest (taken "on-the-fly" in more ways than one) but it shows the definitive dark grey outer wing with tell-tale black shoulder spot on the underside. It captures the motion of flight nicely. The grey goshawk (uncommon) is more of a different shades of grey bird without any black. It has an even more uncommon white morph.

**Bruce Clark** · 08-15-2015, 05:00 AM

Originally posted by PJ1

Black-shouldered kite (common). But nice stalking and nice pics. The second one may not be the sharpest (taken "on-the-fly" in more ways than one) but it shows the definitive dark grey outer wing with tell-tale black shoulder spot on the underside. It captures the motion of flight nicely. The grey goshawk (uncommon) is more of a different shades of grey bird without any black. It has an even more uncommon white morph.

Yes, thanks for the ID. It did not come up in my initial search.

theoicarry · 08-15-2015, 06:16 AM

Nicely done. Sometimes one just needs to be in the correct place at the right time.

plantej · 08-15-2015, 01:16 PM

Oh cool. Nice job getting this guy in flight.

**Scorpio71GR** · 08-15-2015, 05:55 PM

I have been in the same situation many times myself. Nice captures, getting that guy in flight is much harder than it looks.

Michael

**wtlwdwgn** · 08-16-2015, 12:02 PM

Good shots with only 200mm.

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08-15-2015, 04:34 AM	#2
PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,483	Black-shouldered kite (common). But nice stalking and nice pics. The second one may not be the sharpest (taken "on-the-fly" in more ways than one) but it shows the definitive dark grey outer wing with tell-tale black shoulder spot on the underside. It captures the motion of flight nicely. The grey goshawk (uncommon) is more of a different shades of grey bird without any black. It has an even more uncommon white morph. Last edited by PJ1; 08-15-2015 at 04:35 AM. Reason: addition

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08-15-2015, 05:00 AM	#3
Bruce Clark Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ocean Grove, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,458 Original Poster	Originally posted by PJ1 Black-shouldered kite (common). But nice stalking and nice pics. The second one may not be the sharpest (taken "on-the-fly" in more ways than one) but it shows the definitive dark grey outer wing with tell-tale black shoulder spot on the underside. It captures the motion of flight nicely. The grey goshawk (uncommon) is more of a different shades of grey bird without any black. It has an even more uncommon white morph. Yes, thanks for the ID. It did not come up in my initial search.

08-15-2015, 06:16 AM	#4
theoicarry Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 316	Nicely done. Sometimes one just needs to be in the correct place at the right time.

08-15-2015, 01:16 PM	#5
plantej Veteran Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Pacific Northwest USA Photos: Albums Posts: 583	Oh cool. Nice job getting this guy in flight.

08-15-2015, 05:55 PM	#6
Scorpio71GR Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,003	I have been in the same situation many times myself. Nice captures, getting that guy in flight is much harder than it looks. Michael

08-16-2015, 12:02 PM	#7
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,838	Good shots with only 200mm.

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