I used to be a big fan of Peterson's but I find Sibley's better since it
has more varieties of each species. Book with photographs are almost
impossible to use; drawings/paintings are much better for identification.
--
Christian
http://404mohawknotfound.blogspot.com
http://birdofthemoment.blogspot.com
On 2/14/2011 2:26 PM, Stan Halpin wrote:
Very nice capture Jack. I am envious.
You don't need a bird book, you need a hawk book. You'll then find many more
detailed images of all (?) of the various North American hawks and related
beasties. And, if like me, you'll still not be able to tell them apart. But at
least you'll have a Hawk Book!
(I am on the road, in a couple of days will give you a specific reference to
such a book if you like.)
stan
On Feb 14, 2011, at 11:48 AM, Jack Davis wrote:
I didn't "invest" in a bird book, but I have one I was given. Although fairly
thick with many, may nice slick images, finding the needed angle for identification is
still problematic.
Since posting I've been advised, in rather positive terms, that it's a young
Red Tail.
Thanks for commenting, Ken!
Jack
--- On Mon, 2/14/11, Ken Waller<[email protected]> wrote:
From: Ken Waller<[email protected]>
Subject: Re: Unknown..
To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List"<[email protected]>
Date: Monday, February 14, 2011, 9:06 AM
Nice catch.
It's possibly a Broad-winged Hawk (Buteo platypterus).
Looks like its time for you to invest in a bird book.
Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jack Davis"<[email protected]>
Subject: PESO: Unknown..
..Hawk. Bird book no help. Anyone? Was a bit closer to
this one. Maybe
about 30 ft.(?) Close to ideal light angle.
Nough hawks for now!
Jack
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