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I spotted this large red-tailed hawk sitting in the grass this morning as I came over a hill about 20 meters from it. It heard me and flew away into a tree about 40 meters away which gave me a chance to slowly get close once again and capture these shots. Normally, I like my birds facing me but in some cases I prefer shots from behind because you see another part of the bird, like that big, beautiful, reddish tail.
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Thanks for looking!
 
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You’re absolutely right about rarely seeing that tail. Very nice colors in these and it does look to be a very large one. Most bigger ones I see here hang out near busy interstates waiting on roadkill.
 
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very nice set....
Thanks, Jeff, appreciate it.
You’re absolutely right about rarely seeing that tail. Very nice colors in these and it does look to be a very large one. Most bigger ones I see here hang out near busy interstates waiting on roadkill.
Thanks, Dean. Makes you wonder if their food supply is healthy or not.
 

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a beautiful hawk.
 

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These are good. I don't think they need to be face on. They are good shots of its posture and the fact that it is keeping a sharp eye on you as you sneak up on him.
 
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These are good. I don't think they need to be face on. They are good shots of its posture and the fact that it is keeping a sharp eye on you as you sneak up on him.
Thanks, Pete. I just kind of wish the bg light wasn't quite as a little more attractive but oh well.
 

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I really like that last one!
 

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