A Red-Tail's Dinner
Sep 25, 2018 19:20:47 #
I happened upon this immature Red-Tailed Hawk trying to make a meal of this snake. I was only about 15' away but because the snake kept fighting to stay alive (wrapping itself around the hawk's feet, etc.) I was able to watch for about 10 minutes until the snake finally stopped fighting and was devoured by the hawk. The poses weren't the best, but I'll take it. Of the approx. 40 photos I snapped, this best showed the hawk and the snake.
Sep 25, 2018 19:45:39 #
jak86094 wrote:
I happened upon this immature Red-Tailed Hawk trying to make a meal of this snake. I was only about 15' away but because the snake kept fighting to stay alive (wrapping itself around the hawk's feet, etc.) I was able to watch for about 10 minutes until the snake finally stopped fighting and was devoured by the hawk. The poses weren't the best, but I'll take it. Of the approx. 40 photos I snapped, this best showed the hawk and the snake.
Very nice, jak86094
Sep 25, 2018 20:07:29 #
Sep 25, 2018 20:50:01 #
Very nice. I have posted a photo here of a heron with a snake wrapped around its face so I know what you mean when you say you watched for 10 minutes to get your shots. Great job.
Sep 25, 2018 21:42:03 #
kpmac wrote:
Very nice. I have posted a photo here of a heron with a snake wrapped around its face so I know what you mean when you say you watched for 10 minutes to get your shots. Great job.
Somewhere I have a series of photos (negatives?) of a Great Blue Heron that has speared a rodent on its bill. I haven't been able to locate those photos or negatives but will share those when (if) I find them. I remember seeing your picture when you posted it. Thanks for sharing, for viewing, and for commenting.
Sep 26, 2018 06:04:27 #
jak86094 wrote:
I happened upon this immature Red-Tailed Hawk trying to make a meal of this snake. I was only about 15' away but because the snake kept fighting to stay alive (wrapping itself around the hawk's feet, etc.) I was able to watch for about 10 minutes until the snake finally stopped fighting and was devoured by the hawk. The poses weren't the best, but I'll take it. Of the approx. 40 photos I snapped, this best showed the hawk and the snake.
Excellent capture jak86094
Sep 26, 2018 08:01:22 #
jak86094 wrote:
I happened upon this immature Red-Tailed Hawk trying to make a meal of this snake. I was only about 15' away but because the snake kept fighting to stay alive (wrapping itself around the hawk's feet, etc.) I was able to watch for about 10 minutes until the snake finally stopped fighting and was devoured by the hawk. The poses weren't the best, but I'll take it. Of the approx. 40 photos I snapped, this best showed the hawk and the snake.
Wow...cool capture Jak😎
Sep 26, 2018 09:28:12 #
Sep 26, 2018 11:27:54 #
Sep 26, 2018 13:25:25 #
Awesome shot. You got the Hawks nictating membrane protecting the eye. It takes all kinds of specialized tools to win at mortal combat!! Gary
Sep 26, 2018 14:19:00 #
UTMike wrote:
Great capture!
Mike: Once again I thank you for taking the time to view my photo and comment. Hope you have a great day. I watched a number of people walk by this life-or-death drama without seeing it down in the tall grass, but still, it was definitely visible and so close to the trail.
Sep 26, 2018 14:21:23 #
gregoryd45 wrote:
Very nice, jak86094
Gregory:
I appreciate your taking the time to view and comment on my photo. It was a very unique situation. I hope that if I came across something like this again I would capture some more interesting angles and better compositions, but I feel lucky to have the shots I got. Have a great day. By the way, I saw your post earlier today. Thanks for sharing.
Sep 26, 2018 14:22:15 #
J-SPEIGHT wrote:
Excellent capture jak86094
Thank you very much. I'll be watching for your posts and pictures. Have a nice day.
Sep 26, 2018 14:23:57 #
jak86094 wrote:
I happened upon this immature Red-Tailed Hawk trying to make a meal of this snake. I was only about 15' away but because the snake kept fighting to stay alive (wrapping itself around the hawk's feet, etc.) I was able to watch for about 10 minutes until the snake finally stopped fighting and was devoured by the hawk. The poses weren't the best, but I'll take it. Of the approx. 40 photos I snapped, this best showed the hawk and the snake.
A fine catch.
Sep 26, 2018 14:26:46 #
Carolina Wings wrote:
Wow...cool capture Jak😎
Jan, I have seen many of your postings and photos, including this morning's eagle (Golden?) shots. Keep sharing your work, and thanks for viewing and commenting on mine. Hope you have a great Wednesday. jack
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