This is a black-collared hawk. You can see the black collar from which it gets its name. They usually build their nests near water and eat mostly fish, but also snails, water bugs, lizards and rodents. They live throughout Central and South America. I photographed this one from a boat while exploring a small river in the Pantanal of Brazil. Nikon D300 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 240mm) ISO 800, f/5 at 1/125th of a second
Thanks Karen. I was able to drift in pretty close without disturbing the hawk. Detail always looks nice when I can go toward the shorter end of my zoom.
I am housebound now, a case of stroke, and your pictures are an opening on the beauties of the world. I wish you goodluck and success. I wish you would/could show us some of the beauties of the animal world of India, Pakistan, Burma and Ceylon. Good luck again. John
I am impressed by the sharpness of your photos. In this image the shutter speed is 1/125 and the focal length 230mm, if the camera hand-held you held it well. Thanks for sharing these great photos.
Oh this is beautiful!! Love this so much! Hawks are one of my favorite creatures on earth. This gorgeous shot really captures the majestic nature of this amazing bird.
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This is a black-collared hawk. You can see the black collar from which it gets its name. They usually build their nests near water and eat mostly fish, but also snails, water bugs, lizards and rodents. They live throughout Central and South America. I photographed this one from a boat while exploring a small river in the Pantanal of Brazil.
BEAUTIFUL shot … the detail in the feathers and talons is amazing!
Thanks Karen. I was able to drift in pretty close without disturbing the hawk. Detail always looks nice when I can go toward the shorter end of my zoom.
I am housebound now, a case of stroke, and your pictures are an opening on the beauties of the world. I wish you goodluck and success. I wish you would/could show us some of the beauties of the animal world of India, Pakistan, Burma and Ceylon. Good luck again. John
great pic. ) hopeyou had great time in braziall.
Thanks Michael. I sure did.
I am impressed by the sharpness of your photos. In this image the shutter speed is 1/125 and the focal length 230mm, if the camera hand-held you held it well. Thanks for sharing these great photos.
Thanks. Yes, handheld from a boat. The vibration reduction on my 200-400mm lens really makes a difference.
—– In sanguine vestment
—– Collar not clerical but dark
—– No solice to be found .
Stunning bird. Wow. And of course the shot with your expertise! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Mary. The hawk was paying no mind to me while it patiently watched for fish to swim by below.
Perfect shot! DOF is spot on!
Thanks Rachel. I was pretty close and the background was quite a distance away, providing great conditions for separation of subject and backdrop.
Oh this is beautiful!! Love this so much! Hawks are one of my favorite creatures on earth. This gorgeous shot really captures the majestic nature of this amazing bird.
Thanks Amanda. For some reason I don’t post raptors as much as I should. I’ll have to work a few more into the rotation.