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Message: <blockquote data-quote="The Kerreran" data-source="post: 1792799" data-attributes="member: 56970">The first photo was indeed very Gos-like, but there was always something 'off' with it - tail corners too sharp, and no neck being particular problems. I would have still said probably Gos but with reservations. The set of three show a clear Sprawk - and boy am I glad I got delayed before posting this! The second photo is most likely Sprawk as well - again the lack of a neck is a real anti-Gos feature. Tail corners could be sharp but the angle means you can't be sure.Hip-heaviness at this time of year is unreliable, as they're all fluffing out their u/t coverts. Eye colour I just don't trust - too much variation and possibility of ambient light conditions affecting it. These photos clearly show Sprawks can show bulging secondaries [though not that bulging, it must be said]. If you see one well enough to judge the barring / hood then you won't need to, if you get my meaning.Best bet is to wait for autumn and find an accipiter with streaking - definite Gos!<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></blockquote>