Friday, March 25, 2011

rough legged hawk soaring

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Watching him soaring above simply took my breath away.  We need more take-your-breath moments in our lives!

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There are several rough legged hawks hanging around nearby. We've been seeing the lighter ones, like this guy, and some of the darker versions. The darker ones look a lot like a crow while sitting in the top of a tree, then they spread their wings and you see the white underside the wings.

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I cropped this one a bit so you could maybe see better how beautiful he is. I watched him for the longest time!

8 comments:

  1. Absolutely stunning. The bird against the sky is, well, I can't describe the beauty!! ! I'm with you, I love to watch them glide.

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  2. As usual, your pictures are amazing. They took my breath away.

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  3. Great photo - and I completely agree, we need far more breathtaking moments and less blah days.

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  4. You're so right ... he is breathtaking! Beautiful pictures!!!

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  5. Yes, he is certainly capable of taking your breath away. Gorgeous bird! I sometimes see a hawk near our garden, but haven't been able to get a good shot. Maybe this summer.

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  6. I have never seen this type of hawk...his white and black markings are so striking! What great clarity...that shot is not easy to get!

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  7. that is one beautiful hawk. I never saw a light colored one like this.

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