Aging Accipiters
by Caitlin M. Davis
Hatch year (left) and adult (right) Sharp-shinned Hawks, Accipiter striatus
What a difference a year makes!
A studio for bird study
Hatch year (left) and adult (right) Sharp-shinned Hawks, Accipiter striatus
What a difference a year makes!
ornithologi.com 
The graying of America… fifty shades of gray… gray is the old brown…
If Caitlin ever struggles with one liners, she knows exactly who she should consult!
I knew this was you before seeing the name. I totally agree with B, I need your skills.
Neat idea to put the two birds in similar poses right next to each other – the plumage and eye color differences really jump out. Nice to “see” you here, Caitlin.
Thanks, Ron. Two photos, taken with the same lighting, stitched together. The poses were all luck!
I’m very impressed. Nice work, Caitlin!