I just returned from a week in Montana that was mostly about fishing,
but included some birding, wildlife and just taking in the beautiful
scenery. No rarities or anything unusual but I had a prolonged view of
a hawk on a fence post that resulted in some very good pictures but ALL
essentially of the same pose and angle. Never did fly off. I believe
it is a dark phased Swainson's hawk but it could be an odd phased red
tail or possibly even a dark ferruginous. Similarly I have some fairly
good shots of what I believe to be a Vesper sparrow but again on a post
(not the same one) from front/side only and no flight to confirm with
white outer tail feathers. Is there some way to post pictures or get
them to someone for ID expertise/assistance. Thanks for any help as always.