Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Broad-winged Hawk

 Broad-winged hawk Buteo platypterus) atop a utility pole

I had only seen broad-winged hawks high up in large kettles during fall migration, so I was delighted to spot this one low enough to photograph.

 OOPS! Giving me the evil eye

They are most often seen in forest interiors so not usually easy to find. But this one was surprisingly tolerant of me until...

Gone!

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52 comments:

  1. Margaret Birding For PleasureMay 12, 2015 at 4:53 AM

    WOW! Those first 2 shots are amazing.

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  2. AnonymousMay 12, 2015 at 4:54 AM

    Wonderful shots!

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  3. Amy at love made my homeMay 12, 2015 at 5:31 AM

    Fantastic pictures!! xx

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  4. diane bMay 12, 2015 at 5:42 AM

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  5. diane bMay 12, 2015 at 5:44 AM

    Great capture of a great raptor

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  6. MersadMay 12, 2015 at 5:48 AM

    Amazing catch!!

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  7. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"May 12, 2015 at 6:07 AM

    Not a bird that we ever see over here so I'm delighted to make his acquaintance through your super photographs.

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  8. PerthDailyPhotoMay 12, 2015 at 6:29 AM

    Excellent shots EG, it's always so exciting to catch a pic of these amazing creatures.. when they move it's so unbelievably fast!

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  9. eileeninmdMay 12, 2015 at 6:32 AM

    Awesome raptor and great photos! Enjoy your day!

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  10. RevrunnerMay 12, 2015 at 6:49 AM

    Must of decided you and your camera were not the right kind of prey. :-)

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  11. AnvilcloudMay 12, 2015 at 6:51 AM

    He stayed just long enough.

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  12. Gill - That British WomanMay 12, 2015 at 6:59 AM

    magnificent bird.

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  13. The CrankyMay 12, 2015 at 7:09 AM

    Gorgeous shots of that handsome fellow! Well-spotted!

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  14. KathyMay 12, 2015 at 7:43 AM

    Thanks for the vocabulary lesson. I couldn't find a definition of kettle that was consistent with a hawk until I went back and reread the words "a group." These are wonderful photos.

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  15. MadSnapperMay 12, 2015 at 7:59 AM

    he might have been eyeing you for size to see if you were a meal or not.. he ia a beauty. we are now completely without squirrels, not one to be found and no birds but the two resident hawks.

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  16. VPMay 12, 2015 at 9:10 AM

    Great pictures! You caught it on take-off...

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  17. TexWisGirlMay 12, 2015 at 9:26 AM

    how neat. that large eye is impressive. :)

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  18. Mary HoneMay 12, 2015 at 9:29 AM

    Such a handsome guy. Great shots.

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  19. DebbieMay 12, 2015 at 9:37 AM

    what a handsome guy!!!!

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  20. William KendallMay 12, 2015 at 10:37 AM

    What an amazing bird!

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  21. Linda W.May 12, 2015 at 10:48 AM

    Nice shots of the hawk!

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  22. 21 WitsMay 12, 2015 at 10:49 AM

    Of course I am the king!

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  23. Sharon WagnerMay 12, 2015 at 11:09 AM

    He is fierce!

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  24. Bob BushellMay 12, 2015 at 11:09 AM

    I'm going along with Margaret, they are fantastic.

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  25. Sylvia KMay 12, 2015 at 11:30 AM

    Oh, these are awesome!! What a beautiful bird and you've captured him so perfectly -- as always!! Took my breath away this morning!! Hope your week is going well!!

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  26. StephanieMay 12, 2015 at 11:40 AM

    Fantastic shots!

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  27. KarenMay 12, 2015 at 11:55 AM

    Grand shots of the handsome fellow!

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  28. GwenMay 12, 2015 at 11:56 AM

    How majestic! And simply stunning photos! Well done!!

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  29. Silver ParrotMay 12, 2015 at 1:22 PM

    Great shots - I love the last one where you can see all the detail of the bands on the tail.

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  30. Adam JonesMay 12, 2015 at 1:33 PM

    What an impressive looking bird and superb pictures.

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  31. RedPatMay 12, 2015 at 1:45 PM

    That's a new one for me! I like that last shot with his feet tucked up! ;-)

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  32. DeniseinVAMay 12, 2015 at 1:47 PM

    What a beautiful bird. Great shots, I especially enjoyed the one in flight.

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  33. JoyMay 12, 2015 at 2:12 PM

    So fantastic! You are lucky to capture the moment!

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  34. cieldequimperMay 12, 2015 at 2:26 PM

    Gone but not to my place. I need you so badly! You can feast on pigeons! Come on over here you beauty!

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  35. Small City ScenesMay 12, 2015 at 2:59 PM

    Super find. I have such a hard time telling Hawks apart. A few I know by sight but they can be so similar.
    Hummingbirds usually come back about Mid March and April. I wish we had the kind that come around in flocks but this guy defends this feeder as if he bought it himself.
    MB

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  36. Les Fous du CapMay 12, 2015 at 3:09 PM

    Great pictures ;-)
    Céline & Philippe

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  37. Sallie (FullTime-Life)May 12, 2015 at 4:37 PM

    That is a handsome hawk. How lovely of him to pose for you even for a few minutes. And how lovely of you to share. (And how I envy that you got that great flight shot.)

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  38. Ginny HartzlerMay 12, 2015 at 5:06 PM

    Fierce! And great pictures! Here, they sit on the sides of the interstate way up high in trees waiting for road kill.

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  39. UnknownMay 12, 2015 at 6:15 PM

    Beautiful shots as always...well captured..

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  40. RoseMay 12, 2015 at 7:17 PM

    Wonderful shots, EG! He is such a handsome bird.

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  41. Ruth HiebertMay 12, 2015 at 7:31 PM

    WOW! That bird certainly gave you some good poses. Fantastic photos.

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  42. LoisMay 12, 2015 at 7:44 PM

    Gorgeous bird! I have a couple of red shouldered hawks frequenting my back yard this year. They seem to be keeping all the other birds away unfortunately.

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  43. DanMay 12, 2015 at 11:05 PM

    Your photos are marvelous! I've never seen one. Hopefully one day I will.

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  44. AnonymousMay 12, 2015 at 11:36 PM

    Wow - those shots are marvellous!

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  45. Carola BartzMay 12, 2015 at 11:52 PM

    Oh EG, these are fantastic. What a beautiful bird! I love hawks, and this one is so beautiful. Thank you!

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  46. AnonymousMay 13, 2015 at 3:25 AM

    Wonderful shots of a very alert and ferocious looking bird!

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  47. KarlMay 13, 2015 at 5:08 AM

    Beautiful captures !

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  48. Sue (this n that)May 13, 2015 at 9:38 AM

    I really commend you on those brilliant shots of your Hawk. Well done! :D)

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  49. A Colorful WorldMay 13, 2015 at 11:44 AM

    Fantastic sighting! Great shots!

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  50. HalcyonMay 13, 2015 at 3:25 PM

    He looks young, but what do I know? :)

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  51. NatureFootstepMay 14, 2015 at 5:37 PM

    It´s not an evil eye. It is the royal eye. I am above you!

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  52. Susan AndersonMay 16, 2015 at 1:33 PM

    Wow!! Wonderful shot.

    =)

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