Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Red-shouldered Hawk/World Bird

 Red-shouldered hawk

We drove by, then had to back up.  The hawk used the tree for cover and I used the car... but we both knew the other was there.

Wary but in a better spot for a shot

How nice of the hawk to pose for me!

I am linking yo World Bird Wednesday.

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58 comments:

  1. JillApril 10, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    He certainly does look like he's posing for you. Love them both but especially the last shot!

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  2. jabblogApril 10, 2012 at 10:05 AM

    He is a handsome bird with his long yellow legs. What a fabulous capture:-)

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  3. JackApril 10, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    Excellent pictures of this fine hawk, EG. The guy has probably done some time as a model.

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  4. MadSnapperApril 10, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    AMAZING!!! these are so cool.

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  5. TexWisGirlApril 10, 2012 at 10:44 AM

    such a handsome one. you are the hawk whisperer. :)

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  6. JudyApril 10, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    This is such a wonderful picture of this beauty. You are so lucky that he didn't fly away before you got these shots as is what usually happens to me.

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  7. UnknownApril 10, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    Really well done!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  8. Brian KingApril 10, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    That's fantastic! Nice job getting these shots!

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  9. FjällripanApril 10, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    He is a really beauty!! Great captured :)

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  10. NatureStopApril 10, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    The Hawk did actually pose for you!!!Fantastic capture!

    Shantana

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  11. LindyLouMacApril 10, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    Well captured.

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  12. AnonymousApril 10, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    So glad you backed up to get a shot of this beautiful bird!

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  13. John @ Beans and I on the LooseApril 10, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    I am finding more and more these fellows willing to pose. Very nice capture here.

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  14. KathyApril 10, 2012 at 11:52 AM

    Wow! Beautiful shots!

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  15. KarenApril 10, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    Excellent EG! Wow.

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  16. magiceyeApril 10, 2012 at 1:25 PM

    wow superb captures!

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  17. shirleyApril 10, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    Awesome captures!
    I often see hawks here, but normally when I'm driving on the highway, and stopping would not be a good idea!

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  18. AnonymousApril 10, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    Your cooperation has been perfect. Fine images!
    Thank you for your visit - you are right about my feelings :)

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  19. VirginiaApril 10, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    A lucky find and amazing shots!
    V

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  20. Judy April 10, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    I'm so glad he posed for you!

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  21. CarlettaApril 10, 2012 at 2:33 PM

    That's a WOW shot! :)

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  22. HansHBApril 10, 2012 at 2:38 PM

    Awesome!
    Happy WBW!

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  23. JanetApril 10, 2012 at 2:40 PM

    I do believe he's posing for you! Such a sharp photo!

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  24. Reader WilApril 10, 2012 at 2:44 PM

    Excellent photos! It's great that you manage to get such sharp photos of birds. I think it always difficult to take photos of them.
    Have a great week!

    Wil, ABC Wednesday Team.

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  25. theconstantwalkerApril 10, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    A fantastic bird to see.. great images.

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  26. Ruth HiebertApril 10, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    The last picture is perfect. He did pose well.

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  27. Crafty Green PoetApril 10, 2012 at 3:45 PM

    what a handsome hawk

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  28. LowellApril 10, 2012 at 4:04 PM

    You really did a wonderful job with this hawk portrait! I'm impressed! It's a beautiful bird. I've never been able to get close enough to a hawk to get a good shot.

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  29. DeniseinVAApril 10, 2012 at 4:18 PM

    Oh what a beauty! Great shots indeed :)

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  30. Melbourne Australia PhotosApril 10, 2012 at 4:24 PM

    What a magnificent hawk! I'm glad he posed for you!

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  31. Joanne OlivieriApril 10, 2012 at 4:35 PM

    He was a little diva posing for you :) fantastic details on him and what a capture.

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  32. KristiBowmanDesignApril 10, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    Gorgeous!!

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  33. Martha ZApril 10, 2012 at 5:21 PM

    They are one of the most colorful of the hawk clan, beautiful bird.

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  34. NatureFootstepApril 10, 2012 at 5:34 PM

    a real beauty and so nice of it to sit for you. :)

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  35. StephanieApril 10, 2012 at 6:00 PM

    He is posing quite well for you, love his coloring and markings.

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  36. mickApril 10, 2012 at 6:21 PM

    Great photos of the Hawk.

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  37. LifeRamblingsApril 10, 2012 at 6:38 PM

    beautiful. the last one is perfectly captured.

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  38. CameraCruiseApril 10, 2012 at 7:16 PM

    Wow, awesome shots of the beautiful hawk.

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  39. Gillian OlsonApril 10, 2012 at 7:49 PM

    Great shot, what a beauty!

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  40. MichelleApril 10, 2012 at 7:58 PM

    Nice!

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  41. AdamApril 10, 2012 at 8:05 PM

    Such a majestic bird

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  42. MichelleApril 10, 2012 at 8:13 PM

    Fantastic photo!

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  43. SpringmanApril 10, 2012 at 9:09 PM

    Nice job framing your hawk through the trees, Not easy!

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  44. Sallie (FullTime-Life)April 10, 2012 at 10:11 PM

    Oh yeah, he's watching you! But honestly I think he wanted his picture taken ;>) -- they always hide behind branches for me!

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  45. SandyCarlsonApril 10, 2012 at 10:26 PM

    Hawks are as amazing as they are efficient. Your photos are great.

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  46. EbieApril 11, 2012 at 1:21 AM

    Your hawk has finess, she knows you are there to take a photo of her.

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  47. Stewart MApril 11, 2012 at 4:53 AM

    Great picture - I don’t seem to have much luck with birds of prey.

    Well done.

    Stewart M - Australia

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  48. AnonymousApril 11, 2012 at 5:39 AM

    You got one on me. I never get to see these beautiful birds in my backyard but I do see the Coopers and Sharp-shinned hawks. And I am able to get some good shots of them. This is a mature bird, I see and a nice one.

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  49. AnonymousApril 11, 2012 at 5:39 AM

    You got one on me. I never get to see these beautiful birds in my backyard but I do see the Coopers and Sharp-shinned hawks. And I am able to get some good shots of them. This is a mature bird, I see and a nice one.

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  50. Mary Howell CromerApril 11, 2012 at 7:16 AM

    That is where my blog got it's name and I do so love these great Raptors. You got some exceptional images and so glad you wee where you could back up and gather these...splendid!

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  51. DarlaApril 11, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    So glad you spotted this fellow and could get a picture of him.

    Darla

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  52. NancyApril 11, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    Astonishing photographs. Wow!

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  53. ArijaApril 11, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    A nice little game of hid-an-seek you both played and you both were successful in that: you got your shots and he got you to go away. Nice captures.

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  54. jooApril 11, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    These photos are awesome!

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  55. AndeeApril 11, 2012 at 10:42 PM

    Fantastic pictures!

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  56. RoseApril 12, 2012 at 7:59 PM

    These are wonderful shots, EG. I love seeing hawks and birds of prey.

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  57. Amila KanchanaApril 13, 2012 at 5:51 AM

    Looks quite the predator, great captures!

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  58. Cezar and LéiaApril 15, 2012 at 6:27 AM

    What a mean beak!
    God bless you!
    Cezar

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