Hawk

[snowbear]

I went for a walk around a local pond and came up on a what I think is a red shouldered hawk. I was able to get about 30 feet from him. Unfortunately all I was the 28-85, so I had to crop them like crazy.

He was snacking on a canada goose.


cmw3_d750_DSC_1048.jpg by Charlie Wrenn, on Flickr


cmw3_d750_DSC_1062.jpg by Charlie Wrenn, on Flickr

 

[Peeb]

I love hawks! they are so elusive (unless you have tasty carrion handy...)

 

[snowbear]

There was a vulture, too, but he stayed well off while the hawk was there.

 

[photoflyer]

I "shot" this beauty in a tree in the backyard. They appear to thrive in urban areas with pockets of habitat.

I also saw what we believe was a Perigrine Falcon munching on a Blue Jay.

I can tell when they are about when other birds in the area are agitated.