Around Red Rock Crossing in Sedona

[Matt K.]

Just some more images from the first walk we had ...
1.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7368/13093637914_f7c4350fb6_h.jpg

2.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7309/13093323565_a80ad6a012_h.jpg

3.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7396/13093481323_c90a9ecace_h.jpg

4.
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3010/13093646324_c1e40ee8a9_h.jpg

5. ---- is this a Merlin???? Seemed to be too small for a hawk. Looked more like a falcon to me ... mottled chest .... helllppppp HBG
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7312/13093365995_c44e3d3c38_h.jpg

[theantiquetiger]

Great shots, I like #3 the best, beautiful sky!!!

[Marko]

I dig the set Matt!

[Hillbillygirl]

Another vote for #3 also, but all excellent again Matt.

As for Raptor I would lean more towards a Sharp-shinned Hawk. Total lack of moustache keeps me away from Merlin or Broad-wing. Also the lighter banding on the end of the squared tail. On top of all that they are approx the size of a Dove. You did say small???

[QuietOne]

Lovely set, and I'm drawn to the first one.

[Mad Aussie]

Awesome landscape. Love that wispy cloud in the 4th shot.

[mbrager]

Love #3, panoramic shot of the area. The rock formations are fantastic.

[asnow]

I'm digging number 3 as well but all are excellent.