Mississippi Kite (Ictinia mississippiensis).

Village Creek Drying Beds. June 29, 2024.
Arlington & Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.
Nikon Z fc. Nikkor Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR.
(400mm) f/8 @ 1/1000 sec. ISO 100.

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Red-shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus).

June 30, 2023.
Village Creek Drying Beds. Arlington & Fort Worth,
Tarrant County, Texas.
Nikon D7200. Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4e ED PF VR + TC-14e III teleconverter.
(420mm) f/5.6 @ 1/1600 sec. ISO 200.

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Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura).

March 12, 2023.
Grand Prairie, Texas. Dallas County.
Nikon D500. Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4e ED PF VR + TC-14e III teleconverter.
(420mm) f/6.3 @ 1/2500 sec. ISO 160.

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Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis).

February 27, 2023.
Grand Prairie, Texas. Dallas County.
Nikon D850. Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4 E ED PF VR + TC-17e II.
(500mm) f/6.7 @ 1/2000 sec. ISO 200.

Watching for prey from the highest perch in the neighborhood. KN

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American Kestrel (Falco sparverius).

Village Creek Drying Beds. Fort Worth and Arlington, Texas.
Tarrant County. September 30, 2022.
Nikon D500. Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4 E ED PF VR + TC-14e III teleconverter.
(420mm) f/6.3 @ 1/1600 sec. ISO 140.

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