Rough-legged Hawk...Another Life Bird For Me!
Mar 2, 2015 08:44:32 #
This was another Life Bird for me...so needless to say I was really excited! A hawk of the North, the Rough-legged Hawk breeds in Arctic tundra and taiga regions around the northern hemisphere. Both dark and light forms are common, with many birds intermediate between the extremes. It's only here in the winter...and with the 0 degree weather...it must have felt right at home ;-)
Canon 7D MKII
Canon 300mm f/4 Prime
ISO 400
Aperture f/5.6
Shutter Speed 1/4000th
Canon 7D MKII
Canon 300mm f/4 Prime
ISO 400
Aperture f/5.6
Shutter Speed 1/4000th
Mar 2, 2015 08:52:50 #
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My apologies. I never commented on your images. They're really great, especial when I compare them to mine. Love the wing spread from below.
I've lived in this area of NY for almost 9 years. In that time I've never seen, or noticed any kind of hawk. I posted some images of what I thought was a Coopers Hawk and someone identified it as a rough legged hawk.
Well, there seems to be numerous R L Hawks around here now, in winter.
In the summer, we get the ospreys.
Wish I could find some Eagles.
Carolina Wings wrote:
This was another Life Bird for me...so needless to say I was really excited! A hawk of the North, the Rough-legged Hawk breeds in Arctic tundra and taiga regions around the northern hemisphere. Both dark and light forms are common, with many birds intermediate between the extremes. It's only here in the winter...and with the 0 degree weather...it must have felt right at home ;-)
Canon 7D MKII
Canon 300mm f/4 Prime
ISO 400
Aperture f/5.6
Shutter Speed 1/4000th
Canon 7D MKII
Canon 300mm f/4 Prime
ISO 400
Aperture f/5.6
Shutter Speed 1/4000th
My apologies. I never commented on your images. They're really great, especial when I compare them to mine. Love the wing spread from below.
I've lived in this area of NY for almost 9 years. In that time I've never seen, or noticed any kind of hawk. I posted some images of what I thought was a Coopers Hawk and someone identified it as a rough legged hawk.
Well, there seems to be numerous R L Hawks around here now, in winter.
In the summer, we get the ospreys.
Wish I could find some Eagles.
Mar 2, 2015 08:57:29 #
Gorgeous, Jan. Congrats!
I got to see a few last winter, on the ground at great distance, on a telephone pole at great distance :)
I got to see a few last winter, on the ground at great distance, on a telephone pole at great distance :)
Mar 2, 2015 09:04:33 #
Indi wrote:
I've lived in this area of NY for almost 9 years. In that time I've never seen, or noticed any kind of hawk. I posted some images of what I thought was a Coopers Hawk and someone identified it as a rough legged hawk.
Well, there seems to be numerous R L Hawks around here now, in winter.
In the summer, we get the ospreys.
Wish I could find some Eagles.
Well, there seems to be numerous R L Hawks around here now, in winter.
In the summer, we get the ospreys.
Wish I could find some Eagles.
Good for you getting a Rough-legged Hawk...I guess they migrate here in the northern states in the winter...but I lived in NC and never saw one till I moved to PA. I love Ospreys...but we only get them in Spring and Fall migration...we've got lots of Eagles though :-D
Mar 2, 2015 09:06:53 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Gorgeous, Jan. Congrats!
I got to see a few last winter, on the ground at great distance, on a telephone pole at great distance :)
I got to see a few last winter, on the ground at great distance, on a telephone pole at great distance :)
Thanks Linda...I never saw any in NC...so I was really excited! I'm really pleased you liked them!
Mar 2, 2015 10:57:08 #
The bird, the lens, the camera and YOU joined forces and captured an excellent set! I only wish that I could see them in DOWNLOAD mode!
Bob
Bob
Mar 2, 2015 11:09:11 #
bob_71 wrote:
The bird, the lens, the camera and YOU joined forces and captured an excellent set! I only wish that I could see them in DOWNLOAD mode!
Bob
Bob
Your wish is my command Bob ;-)
Mar 2, 2015 11:33:17 #
Carolina Wings wrote:
Your wish is my command Bob ;-)
Many thanks!
Love the lighting!
Bob
Mar 2, 2015 11:36:12 #
Mar 2, 2015 12:15:43 #
bob_71 wrote:
Many thanks!
Love the lighting!
Bob
Love the lighting!
Bob
Thanks Bob...not even close to my usual settings though ;-) I'm trying a lot of experimentation with this camera.
Mar 2, 2015 14:36:20 #
If you only get one chance to shoot these beautiful birds in your lifetime, I think you can rest easy, for you did the job perfectly. Great work as always.
Mar 2, 2015 14:39:37 #
Mar 2, 2015 15:20:00 #
Carolina Wings wrote:
This was another Life Bird for me...so needless to say I was really excited! A hawk of the North, the Rough-legged Hawk breeds in Arctic tundra and taiga regions around the northern hemisphere. Both dark and light forms are common, with many birds intermediate between the extremes. It's only here in the winter...and with the 0 degree weather...it must have felt right at home ;-)
Canon 7D MKII
Canon 300mm f/4 Prime
ISO 400
Aperture f/5.6
Shutter Speed 1/4000th
Canon 7D MKII
Canon 300mm f/4 Prime
ISO 400
Aperture f/5.6
Shutter Speed 1/4000th
congratulations jan...excellent shots of your hawk!
Mar 2, 2015 16:24:28 #
Mar 2, 2015 17:48:17 #
MissStephie wrote:
awesome photos ;)
Thank you MissStephie...appreciate you stopping by...really glad you liked them :-D
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