I have been an avid bird-watcher going on near 13 years now.
I have taken numerous shots and as well experimented with digi-scoping which produced some amazing shots...if the light was perfect.
As far as hawks are concerned for me I find them very skiddish. I also found out that my Manfrotto tripod gives me away like a red-neck loon will give itself away in winter on a nice sunny day. The reflections from the tripod make me stand out like that loon on water.
I agree wholeheartedly with the tips given here as I practice most of them. Another book I'd like to recommend, which is rather phenomenal is Bird Life and Behaviour...another great book from Sibley.
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