My standing desk looks out a window into the backyard and conservation land beyond.
Something big and brown struggling in the underbrush interrupted my keyboard pounding.
Another wild turkey. How the hell would I rescue it?
Just about to speed dial the local wildlife guru and the turkey struggled no more.
It flew up to a nearby branch.
And gracefully so, for a turkey.
Criminy! Not a turkey! It was a hawk!
A huge hawk.
The "struggle" in the underbrush was the hawk's lunch being devoured in this pic.
I took pictures from inside the house behind a closed glass door.
Every time I pressed the shutter down the hawk turned his/her head.
Lunch was a short affair.
And then he or she flew off.
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| Serious talons. |
I'm sure it is a good omen. Maybe it means we should go see Star Wars.
At least, I'm glad the camera was within arm's reach.
Hawk experts, do you think this is a Red Tailed Hawk? A he or a she? I'd love to know.
Linda Pakravan
I share your excitement having captured a Sparrow Hawk in our garden during October. They are a real treat to spy on through the window, and even though we have double glazing I also felt that the bird was aware of me as I took photographs.
ReplyDeleteIt is very difficult to tell male from female amongst the birds of prey as their colouring is the same, however, the female is larger. I am pretty sure that you are correct in your identification of a Red Tailed Hawk.
We have double glazing as well. I was surprised the photos came out as well as they did.
DeleteThanks for the ID!
Have a wonderful Holiday!
How very cool Linda, beautifully captured, I love it!!
ReplyDeleteHave a great day!
xoxo
Karena
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The India Hicks Collection
Beautiful bird and great pictures! Red-tailed hawk for certain.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos. Such graceful creatures, hawks.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks to all! Hope these last few days before Christmas are joyous and stress free!
ReplyDeleteWow - good timing! What a majestic bird. Merry Christmas, Linda! Warmly, L
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