He got away
Apr 9, 2018 08:04:42 #
Apr 9, 2018 08:26:21 #
Great shot indeed. While I would venture to say that most of us have witnessed what could have been an outstanding photo, a big part of capturing it comes from being ready. Had I been in milestogo shoes I don't think I would have gotten that photo as I don't carry my rig around ready to go. May I ask what did you use to take the photo and if you have your camera by your side just in case? Doesn't looks like you could be close enough to pull the cellphone without scaring out the big bird.
Apr 9, 2018 08:41:00 #
Nice action image. European Starling--yellow beak, small size (compared with a crow). This male is in breeding plumage...green and purple coloring on neck and breast. Starlings are considered a pest bird.
Apr 9, 2018 08:53:07 #
I was going through the parking lot when I noticed a person in a car was looking at something. I pulled up about 30 feet from the birds. I had my camera on the front seat. I was able to get 4 shots before they flew away. I was using a Canon SX10 with a 20X zoom.
Apr 9, 2018 09:48:47 #
Apr 9, 2018 09:51:49 #
milestogo wrote:
I came across this in a parking lot. The Hawk had the Crow pinned to the ground. I pulled up in my car and the Hawk flew about ten feet away with the Crow. I followed them and when they landed the Hawk let go of the Crow and flew away. I guess he had to find a meal somewhere else.
Apr 9, 2018 09:52:41 #
Apr 9, 2018 10:38:52 #
StevenG
Loc: Long Island, NY
milestogo wrote:
I came across this in a parking lot. The Hawk had the Crow pinned to the ground. I pulled up in my car and the Hawk flew about ten feet away with the Crow. I followed them and when they landed the Hawk let go of the Crow and flew away. I guess he had to find a meal somewhere else.
Great capture!
Steve
Apr 9, 2018 10:44:49 #
milestogo wrote:
I came across this in a parking lot. The Hawk had the Crow pinned to the ground. I pulled up in my car and the Hawk flew about ten feet away with the Crow. I followed them and when they landed the Hawk let go of the Crow and flew away. I guess he had to find a meal somewhere else.
Great capture!
Apr 9, 2018 11:09:17 #
Apr 9, 2018 11:55:19 #
Apr 9, 2018 12:00:44 #
I've watched crows bug hawks and have wondered why the hawks don't turn on them, although I believe this is a Starling. I wonder whether a lesson was learned from this encounter.
Very nice capture and timing.
Very nice capture and timing.
Apr 9, 2018 12:08:58 #
Apr 9, 2018 12:50:05 #
milestogo wrote:
I came across this in a parking lot. The Hawk had the Crow pinned to the ground. I pulled up in my car and the Hawk flew about ten feet away with the Crow. I followed them and when they landed the Hawk let go of the Crow and flew away. I guess he had to find a meal somewhere else.
The crow is a starling!
Apr 9, 2018 13:00:49 #
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