Big Red

[K9Kirk]

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.
ISO 320, f/6.3, 1/320 sec (w/VR on), 0 step, 600 mm.

Thanks for looking!

 

[Jeff15]

very nice set....

 

[Dean_Gretsch]

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.

 

[K9Kirk]

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.

 

[nokk]

a beautiful hawk.

 

[K9Kirk]

a beautiful hawk.

Thanks, he sure is.

 

[PJM]

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.

 

[K9Kirk]

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.

 

[TanBrae]

I really like that last one!