Tag: swainson’s hawk
Peachy Female Red-winged Blackbird (and my FOY Swainson’s Hawk)
Pellet Casting, Stretching Swainson’s Hawk
Juvenile Swainson’s Hawk “Talking” To A Parent
Swainson’s Hawk Up Close And In Flight
A Digestive Surprise For A Young Swainson’s Hawk
Curious Swainson’s Hawk Checking Me Out In Flight
Juvenile Swainson’s Hawk Presenting Its Best Side In Flight
The Evolution Of A Nest Tree Over Three Summers
Adult Swainson’s Hawk In Flight
Swainson’s Hawk Face-plant Into Rabbitbrush
Yet Another Reason For Photographing Raptors When The Sun Is Low
Swainson’s Hawk In Flight In Low Light
Juvenile Swainson’s Hawk Take-off
In my experience there’s a huge range in the approachability of juvenile raptors, even among siblings. And overall, Swainson’s Hawks seem to be the most approachable of all. This variability was demonstrated during our trip to Montana’s Centennial Valley last week and once again it made me nervous for the safety of the bird.
Intermediate Morph Swainson’s Hawk In Flight
Peachy Female Red-winged Blackbird (and my FOY Swainson’s Hawk)
Pellet Casting, Stretching Swainson’s Hawk
Juvenile Swainson’s Hawk “Talking” To A Parent
Swainson’s Hawk Up Close And In Flight
A Digestive Surprise For A Young Swainson’s Hawk
Curious Swainson’s Hawk Checking Me Out In Flight
Juvenile Swainson’s Hawk Presenting Its Best Side In Flight
The Evolution Of A Nest Tree Over Three Summers
Adult Swainson’s Hawk In Flight
Swainson’s Hawk Face-plant Into Rabbitbrush
Yet Another Reason For Photographing Raptors When The Sun Is Low
Swainson’s Hawk In Flight In Low Light
Juvenile Swainson’s Hawk Take-off
In my experience there’s a huge range in the approachability of juvenile raptors, even among siblings. And overall, Swainson’s Hawks seem to be the most approachable of all. This variability was demonstrated during our trip to Montana’s Centennial Valley last week and once again it made me nervous for the safety of the bird.