Saturday, December 31, 2011

Red-tailed Hawk/ Camera Critters

He/she almost got away before I snapped the shutter

But at least I took a pretty good shot of its red tail!

The hawk was at the side of the road feasting on road kill.  Apparently this variety of hawk sticks around all year so I'm hoping for tons more chances to take a good photo.

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33 comments:

  1. LeenaDecember 31, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Great shot! Have a happy new year!

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  2. Gill - That British WomanDecember 31, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Just gorgeous and a Happy New Year to you,

    Gill

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  3. eileeninmdDecember 31, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Great capture of that redtail! Happy New Year!

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  4. KateDecember 31, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Happy New Year to you! Celebrate but stay safe tonight!

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  5. BirdmanDecember 31, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Enjoy your last 'shots' of 2011. Happyhappyhappy!

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  6. Yogi♪♪♪December 31, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Great job, you got such great focus.

    Happy New Year!

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  7. Betty ManousosDecember 31, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    lovely capture!!


    happy new year!

    wishing you and yours the best for 2012!!

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  8. MadSnapperDecember 31, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    so majestic and a beautiful tale of a beautiful tail

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  9. DarlaDecember 31, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    What a beauty. I love to watch the hawks ride the air currents.

    Darla

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  10. TexWisGirlDecember 31, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    nice job at the 'fly bye' shot!

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  11. JudyDecember 31, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    We have one that hangs around our house looking for slow sparrows.

    Happy New Year!

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  12. LowellDecember 31, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    That red tail convinces me. You were quick on the trigger!

    Happy New Year to you and your family, E.G.

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  13. Lois EvensenDecember 31, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Wow! What a beautiful shot! Happy New Year!

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  14. Phil SladeDecember 31, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Tough luck. That's the problem with those birdy critters, they have wings. You'll get him/her next time.

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  15. Hootin AnniDecember 31, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Wow just plain wow!! What a gorgeous picture post card perfect image you've shared/captured.

    Thanks for visiting today, and have a happy new year.

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  16. John @ Beans and I on the LooseDecember 31, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Good shot leaving no doubt as to what kind of bird it is.

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  17. Buttons ThoughtsDecember 31, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Awesome Happy New Year. B

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  18. ShammickiteDecember 31, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Happy New Year to you and your family. May 2012 be full of happiness and good health and a good shot of the red-tailed hawk next time you see him!

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  19. Gillian OlsonDecember 31, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Great shot, poetry in motion.

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  20. Martha ZDecember 31, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    Hawks our one of my favorite winter birds. We don't see them here much in the summer.

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  21. Maude LynnDecember 31, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Sweet capture!

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  22. RedPatDecember 31, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    Great shot EG!

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  23. AnonymousDecember 31, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    I think you got a great shot of the redtail! WTG!!

    Happy New Year!

    ~Antonette

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  24. LoracDecember 31, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Nice work EG! Happy New Year!

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  25. Kay L. DaviesDecember 31, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Good shot! Looking forward to more.
    All the best for 2012.

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie’s Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  26. AnonymousDecember 31, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    You're right - you can see where he gets his name! Nice shot!

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  27. Rambling WoodsDecember 31, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Can't miss that tail...great catch.. Happy New Year EG....

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  28. Small City ScenesDecember 31, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Very nice, EG. Really a perfect shot.

    HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! May the new year bring you happiness and health. MB

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  29. MichelleDecember 31, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Great snap! Happy New Year!

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  30. CherylJanuary 1, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    Coming or going, I always look forward to seeing these on the wing.

    Wishing you a wonderful new year.

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  31. LindaJanuary 1, 2012 at 12:19 PM

    What a great shot of the hawk in flight.

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  32. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    Marvellous shot!

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  33. VioletSkyJanuary 1, 2012 at 5:33 PM

    That is an excellent shot of his most red tail!

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