This past month has not had a lot of birding due to life's other demands, but when I have been out, I have had some especially good days. Due to time constraints, I have stuck with my local patch, and it really does not disappoint. I have had several occasions now where a Red-Tail Hawk (not sure if the same one) has landed on a tree nearby and has allowed close looks and approaches. I would rather not spook a bird and stay back, but this bird likes to sit in a tree near the road where cars drive by as well as people jog/walk and I knew it was not too shy. Along with some decent lighting, I have also started to feel comfortable with my camera in full manual mode, which has allowed me to get much better photos. This bird on two seperate occasions allowed me to sit 20 feet away and watch it for 30 minutes each time. It seemed unconcerned and would preen and keep an eye on the meadow for prey (a guess).
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| Shoot I blinked, take another please! - From 1-12 |
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Your experiences with this bird are wonderful Dan. I love it when a bird shows this much comfort with a person nearby. It shows that you weren't making the bird nervous at all.
ReplyDeleteGreat post & pix, Dan!
ReplyDeleteLove the photos, the one where he blinked makes him look spooky!
ReplyDeleteNice photos youve got there on the Hawk.
ReplyDeleteBR / Kenny Sweden
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Awesome!!! This is a cool bird. I saw one protecting the nest a few days ago. Great shots!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant photos Dan.
ReplyDeleteWow, how fortunate that you were able to get so close! Fantastic photographs! The forth image shows beautifully why it is named a Red-tailed Hawk. Love the fifth shot with the feathers blowing in the wind. Outstanding!
ReplyDeleteAwesome!! I love the 5th photo with the feathers blowing in the wind, and the one where it blinked is.. well, lets just say I am speechless. Beautiful captures.
ReplyDeleteOhwowohwow! These are all simply wonderful...love them, love them all. How great that you can get so close. The one that I photographed in downtown Louisville was a bit that way too~
ReplyDeleteExcellent post and photos Dan. Love the one with the feathers blowing in the breeze. :-)
ReplyDeleteI love spotting Red-Tail hawks! Great post and pictures Dan!
ReplyDeleteThis bird is awesome. Great expressions. Love the first shot!
ReplyDeleteThese are amazing photos! Great post!
ReplyDeleteThank you all so much for the kind comments.
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