what sort of bird is this?

[ilookalot]

hi to all i am hopping some one can tell me what sort of bird this is ? i took this photo at the beach the other day ,it was a fairly rushed shot as i was halfway up the cliff face getting some photos of some surfers so i didnt have time(or the balance)to change the focus or metering settings on my camera.i never realized how hard it would be to aim straight up and take a photo while standing on a small ledge,i have a few more of this bird but havent uploaded to photobucket yet. thanks for any comments kym

[sparda79]

I'm no expert, but I'll put my money on 'eagle'.

[junglebear]

I'm far from an expert, but I'd hazard a guess at some sort of falcon

[Ella1267]

same here...no expert, but I was guessing some sort of a hawk....

[Heaterguy]

I vote for hawk.

[jakethepig]

I don't know either Kym. But it sure is a nice capture. Nice contrast with the sky too.

Dave.

[Ella1267]

Hello again....I googled him and it looks like it is a young Brown Falcon...
http://www.birdphotos.com.au/Brown%2.../bf8c3007.html

hope this helps...

[ilookalot]

correct Angella thanks for the comments and the link there are some brilliant photos to be seen there thanks to everbody for your replies .thanks for the compliments Dave . kym