how common are they in your area and what is their natural range? it looks moderately large.
Herb... ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Nelson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2004 3:00 AM Subject: Re: PAW - birds and long lenses > Just had to share my latest lot of birdie pics in this thread - had a > visit a couple of weeks ago from a really majestic bird - called the > Pacific Baza or Crested Hawk. Popped out with my camera and monopod and > got some shots. > http://davidavid.whatsbeef.net/baza.jpg > http://davidavid.whatsbeef.net/baza2.jpg > Taken using Tamron 500/8 mirror lens (suits my needs nicely!) and *ist > D. Second one is cropped considerably, and was also at a higher ISO.

