Friday, January 7, 2011

Rough-legged Hawk

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We see hawks quite often, but this time we were able to pause and I could snap a few shots. Dennis drove slowly by him as I shot out the window just praying for something to come out.

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He kept his eyes on me but I was sad the branches were in the way.

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However, we have learned, do not stop. If you stop the car to shoot the shots. . .

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. . .this is what happens. :(


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13 comments:

  1. Christina, SwedenJanuary 7, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    great shots and as for being through the carwindow they are marvellous! You captured it so well. The one when he flies away is my favourite so I'm glad you stopped the car :-)

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  2. BJ RoanJanuary 8, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    Even with the branches in the way, these are awesome shots. Hubby always stops the car for me to take pictures, and they always fly away. I'll try the slow drive by next time.

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  3. Tulsa GentlemanJanuary 8, 2011 at 1:33 AM

    Never mind the branches, these are great shots. I take a lot of photos from my car and know to ease very gently to a stop so as not to startle critters.

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  4. WayneJanuary 8, 2011 at 2:18 AM

    I'm dying to get some shots of one of the red-tailed hawks, but unsuccessful so far. These are beautiful!!

    Do you visit Johnny Nutcase? She's quite the nature photographer. http://nutcase007.blogspot.com/

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  5. RachelJanuary 8, 2011 at 2:33 AM

    Excellent shots. I love the last one where he takes off, you were still able to capture it so crisply. I love seeing the hawks and eagles when I drive around. They are such magnificent creatures. What kind of lens were you using?

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  6. kayeJanuary 8, 2011 at 2:43 AM

    we have a lot of these birds around here too. They sit on the power poles along the highway for some reason.

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  7. Angie WillisJanuary 8, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    What a beautiful bird and lovely shots. I also like the last one with his wings fully spread.

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  8. TammyJanuary 8, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    Your hawks are wonderful...what great pictures! I love the detail in the last image of the hawk's wings....wow!

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  9. SandyCarlsonJanuary 8, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    These are great. I held my breath as I took in each one. We had a similar experience with deer today. Just another reason to keep the car windows clean!

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  10. JennersJanuary 9, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    He is so intense looking. Glad he didn't come after you.

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  11. mrs mediocrityJanuary 9, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Oh, these are just gorgeous. I love hawks, love that last one with him in flight.

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  12. JudyJanuary 10, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    Awesome shots! I'm kicking myself that I didn't have my zoom lens with me the other day.

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  13. jayayceeblogJanuary 12, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Isn't he absolutely gorgeous? Amazing captures!

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