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I'm a big fan of birds, and raptors are some of my favorites. Living where we do, there are a good number of them who either pass through or reside close by. A few years ago we were delighted to view an osprey fishing the lake, daily for a week or more. The bald eagles are a favorite, and we feel very fortunate to have a pair who have a nest not far from us. And then there are a couple types of hawks that I've seen and photographed. Most recently, one red-tailed hawk has taken to perching in a cottonwood on our property. And this raptor is a beauty. Here are some photos of it, taken on the same day as the eagle shots in my previous post (Raptor Kind of Day, or what a difference a scope makes). So you'll notice the photos are very gray due to the fog.
ready for takeoff
In flight...Do any of you have The Sibley Guide to Birds?
This photo reminds me of the cover shot on my copy.
Fun stuff when life imitates art.
~Aerie-el
Hi, I think this is beautiful and how you captured it at that moment speaks for your good eye! Would be a nice one to frame, as so many others of your photos are!
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Love the photo of the hawk in flight!!
ReplyDeleteAs always, gorgeous pics! I kind of wish we had raptors nearby, but they totally freak out my chickens and kitties, so maybe it's better to enjoy them vicariously!
ReplyDeleteOpal, Thanks so much, you are too kind. I have to give credit to the camera 'eye' too for snapping when it did, for without it, there would be no picture! ;)
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gp/Catherine, Thanks very much!
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Genevieve, I can understand that, totally. Better vicarious enjoyment, for sure! Keep those chickens and kitties safe and healthy!
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~Aerie-el
Aerie-el,
ReplyDeleteThat wind span shot is great! You look like you're having a lot of fun with that camera, keep clicking!
Tessa, Thanks very much! I'm headed over to your blog now...Aerie-el
ReplyDeleteLove your photo of the hawk in flight! So dramatic.
ReplyDeleteOooh, nice shot. It does look like the Sibley guide!
ReplyDeleteKaren, thank you! Are we still a 'go' for the SAGBUTT meeting? I need to check your blog again...
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Susan, thanks! It was so cool to have the hawk pose like that for me :)
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~Aerie-el
Great shots Aeriel--I haven't been over here in a little while:( That last photo with the wings spread open is awesome;)
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