Who is the speaker in the poem, The Windhover?

The speaker of The Windhover is unnamed, but given Hopkins's religious background, shares much in common with the poet himself. The speaker recounts the experience of watching a bird in the morning, noting how magnificent the bird's movements were. The speaker thinks about the majesty of the bird as emblematic of God's power, eventually addressing God directly as he expresses his awe over creation. Hopkins's speaker is contemplative, emotional, and overwhelmed by the realization of God's presence on earth.