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Category: Diurnal Raptors

One Of The Scroungiest Looking Red-tailed Hawks I’ve Photographed

Most birds I post on my blog are attractive and well coiffed. I’m posting this one for exactly the opposite reason.

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June 17, 2017 June 17, 2017

This Is What Can Happen When A Red-tailed Hawk Nest Is Blown Down

The shortsightedness and thoughtlessness of mankind aren’t the only threats to nesting birds. Natural events can play a role too.

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June 15, 2017 June 15, 2017

A Use Of One Of My Images That Warms The Heart Of This Old Teacher

On March 20 of this year I received a request from Kylee Wiseman to use one of my American Kestrel images as a reference for a painting.

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June 14, 2017 June 14, 2017

Kingbird Riding The Back Of A Red-tailed Hawk In Flight With Prey

These are poor quality shots but they include two interesting behaviors from two different species so I thought they were worth a look-see.

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June 12, 2017 June 12, 2017

Ferruginous Hawk Perched, Taking Off And In Flight

This largest of the North American buteos put on quite a show for me as it lifted off in beautiful light with dark mountains in the background.

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June 6, 2017 June 6, 2017

Male Northern Harrier Giving Me The Evil Eye

This “Gray Ghost” was giving me a look that said he truly didn’t trust me.

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June 5, 2017 June 5, 2017

“Swainson’s Hawk Rock” Earns Its Name Once Again

Dang it was fun to find a bird on this rock again and I hope that trend continues.

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June 4, 2017 June 4, 2017

Ferruginous Hawk In Flight With A Mountain Background

This might be the most handsome Ferruginous Hawk I’ve ever had in my viewfinder. Usually I have to go to Montana to have much of a chance with this species but yesterday morning I photographed this one in Tooele County, Utah.

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June 3, 2017 June 3, 2017

Preening American Kestrel

I don’t often get a male kestrel to pose like this for me.

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June 2, 2017 June 2, 2017

Red-tailed Hawk Takeoff And Flight Series

I believe this to be the male of the Red-tailed Hawk pair I’ve been following since early spring.

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May 31, 2017 May 31, 2017

Swainson’s Hawk Reacting To A Surprise Harrier Attack

Sometimes when I think a hawk is about to take off there’s actually something completely different and unexpected about to happen.

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May 30, 2017 May 30, 2017

Bald Eagle Eating Lunch On The Wing

One of the reasons I like this image is because the eagle’s white head and the light fish are highlighted so well against the dark wing.

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May 29, 2017 May 29, 2017

Swainson’s Hawk – A Diagonal Takeoff

Diagonal compositions of raptors in flight are a favorite of mine.

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May 28, 2017 May 28, 2017

Angry Northern Harrier Coming In For A Fight

Fighting harriers are both exciting and challenging to photograph – especially for neophyte bird photographers.

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May 27, 2017 May 27, 2017

A Grumpy-looking Red-tailed Hawk…

to match my mood.

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May 26, 2017 May 26, 2017
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