Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Hawk/Wild Bird

Red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)

This hawk was sitting on a fence, fascinated by the cars on the busy highway or perhaps looking for a potential meal. Whatever! It wasn't very bothered by me and allowed me to get quite close to take this photo.

I am joining Stewart M's Wild Bird Wednesday HERE

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39 comments:

  1. Kerri FarleyDecember 18, 2012 at 6:28 AM

    SUPER!! I would LOVE to get that close to one!

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  2. Yogi♪♪♪December 18, 2012 at 6:54 AM

    Awesome pic. He's not afraid of you at all.

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  3. KathyDecember 18, 2012 at 7:29 AM

    Amazing how he can quickly unwind his claws from all that metal of the fence for a fast getaway. Amazing that he allowed you to get so close. Amazing bird!

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  4. DarlaDecember 18, 2012 at 8:10 AM

    The way his head is turned slightly it appears like he is looking right at me from the photo. Great shot!

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  5. HalcyonDecember 18, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    How lucky to catch this beauty! You have a real eye for the birds. :)

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  6. TexWisGirlDecember 18, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    he's beautiful!

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  7. LowellDecember 18, 2012 at 8:27 AM

    You must have a special attraction to birds! I can never get close to these things! Amazing!

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  8. LindaDecember 18, 2012 at 8:42 AM

    Wonderful capture.

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  9. JennyDecember 18, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    Great picture. Love the lighting. A bird in charge of his surroundings.

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  10. Taken For GrantedDecember 18, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    The Red Tail Hawk is a beautiful bird and beautifully photographed here. They are common in the Midwest.

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  11. JudyDecember 18, 2012 at 10:21 AM

    He looks like a proud creature. I don't know how you do it, but I'm glad you do.

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  12. Grandma Barb's This and ThatDecember 18, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    Nice of him to pose and look right at the camera for you. Great capture!

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  13. sonia a. mascaroDecember 18, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    Stunning picture! What an imposing and noble Red Tail Hawk!

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  14. StephanieDecember 18, 2012 at 12:12 PM

    Great post of him!

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  15. mickDecember 18, 2012 at 2:12 PM

    Great photo of the hawk - I like the golden light.

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  16. MalyssDecember 18, 2012 at 2:22 PM

    Woaw! this picture is really beautyful and impressive!

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  17. GigaDecember 18, 2012 at 3:20 PM

    Mało, że pozwolił podejść blisko do siebie, ale się patrzył też na Ciebie. Cudowne zdjęcie. Pozdrawiam.
    Enough, he let come close to each other, but are also looking for you. Wonderful picture. Yours.

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  18. i stora dragDecember 18, 2012 at 4:06 PM

    Wow, how lucky you were! Great photo!
    Merry Christmas to you! /Pia

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  19. Karen XavierDecember 18, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    He likes you or your camera... nice shot.

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  20. JackDecember 18, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    You have a knack for making birds pose for you, EG.

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  21. theconstantwalkerDecember 18, 2012 at 5:05 PM

    What a wonderful image... many thanks for sharing it.

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  22. CarlettaDecember 18, 2012 at 6:20 PM

    Excellent shot!
    Pretty nifty fence it chose to perch on too!

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  23. MichelleDecember 18, 2012 at 7:13 PM

    Love those piercing eyes!

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  24. RandyDecember 18, 2012 at 9:56 PM

    Beautiful looking bird.

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  25. Wally JonesDecember 18, 2012 at 10:46 PM

    Wonderful shot and how smart of you to be in the right place with your camera at the right time!

    The hawk heard humans used that highway as part of their daily rat race.

    "Rats?? Mmmmmmmm."

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  26. GeorgeDecember 18, 2012 at 11:45 PM

    This is a great portrait of the hawk.

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  27. AnonymousDecember 19, 2012 at 12:16 AM

    Wonderful capture!

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  28. Stewart MDecember 19, 2012 at 6:57 AM

    That is a splendid picture. The bird has a real look of focus to it.

    Cheers and thanks for linking to WBW - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  29. Esther JoyDecember 19, 2012 at 3:13 PM

    Beautiful shot! My husband and I saw an owl this past week, and wouldn't you know it, I didn't have my camera!

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  30. LONDONLULUDecember 19, 2012 at 6:04 PM

    Now that is a gorgeous bird and gorgeous shot! I love the perfect golden light you caught too.

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  31. AnonymousDecember 19, 2012 at 6:56 PM

    What a wonderful capture!

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  32. Naperville NowDecember 19, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    I believe this fellow (or a cousin)was having a snack in my front yard this year. I was gobsmacked when he took off -- amazing wingspan.

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  33. UnknownDecember 19, 2012 at 8:45 PM

    He makes me think of a professor, so wise and regal.

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  34. SusanDecember 19, 2012 at 9:58 PM

    So awesome! What a great photo!

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  35. Everything ChangesDecember 19, 2012 at 11:01 PM

    Beautiful! I had another Cooper's Hawk show up today, but it was a little too dark, and mu camera was not ready. Amazing creatures!

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  36. i stora dragDecember 20, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    Hi again and thank you for your visit and comment!
    My post to the WBW was here: http://www.istoradrag.blogspot.se/2012/12/vart-vackra-vintervader.html

    The post you visited had no birds at all! :)
    Merry Christmas again! /Pia

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  37. Susan AndersonDecember 20, 2012 at 4:20 PM

    What a lovely, keen-eyed creature he is.

    =)

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  38. Mary Howell CromerDecember 20, 2012 at 6:12 PM

    This is really brilliant!

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  39. RoseDecember 22, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    How nice he was to cooperate and let you get in close...he is quite the handsome fellow.

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