One Red Tail Hawk Fledges, One Tries to Fledge and One Doesn't Care
Jun 8, 2019 21:00:41 #
The alpha Red Tail fledged right in front of me today. I was so lucky to have seen and photographed it. The middle Red Tail saw the first one and tried to fledge. It didn't go to a branch with no obstructions overhead. It flew up, smacked its head on a branch, crashed and rolled over up side down after grabbing a branch. It was funny after I realized it wasn't going to die. The runt stayed in the nest and ate whatever critter its mom had dropped in there earlier. I hope you enjoy. Gary
It got into this position three times before it mustered up the courage to go for it.
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Almost there
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Made it!!!
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The second one going for it
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I was terrified watching this.
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This is the runt. It looked happy not to have to fight its siblings for food.
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Jun 8, 2019 21:38:39 #
These are fantastic! You are so lucky to be able to see and photograph them at this stage in their lives.
Jun 8, 2019 22:00:20 #
gwr wrote:
The alpha Red Tail fledged right in front of me today. I was so lucky to have seen and photographed it. The middle Red Tail saw the first one and tried to fledge. It didn't go to a branch with no obstructions overhead. It flew up, smacked its head on a branch, crashed and rolled over up side down after grabbing a branch. It was funny after I realized it wasn't going to die. The runt stayed in the nest and ate whatever critter its mom had dropped in there earlier. I hope you enjoy. Gary
What a wonderful fun series. Thanks so much for sharing this unique experience.
Jun 8, 2019 22:13:19 #
Jun 9, 2019 05:59:55 #
Jun 9, 2019 06:15:04 #
cameranut wrote:
These are fantastic! You are so lucky to be able to see and photograph them at this stage in their lives.
Thank you very much. I really did feel so lucky!! Gary
Jun 9, 2019 06:16:31 #
MadMikeOne wrote:
What a wonderful fun series. Thanks so much for sharing this unique experience.
Thank you very much Mike. It is my pleasure to share them. Gary
Jun 9, 2019 06:17:04 #
kpmac wrote:
A really nice action series.
Thank you very much for looking and commenting. Gary
Jun 9, 2019 06:17:30 #
Jun 9, 2019 06:35:25 #
gwr wrote:
The alpha Red Tail fledged right in front of me today. I was so lucky to have seen and photographed it. The middle Red Tail saw the first one and tried to fledge. It didn't go to a branch with no obstructions overhead. It flew up, smacked its head on a branch, crashed and rolled over up side down after grabbing a branch. It was funny after I realized it wasn't going to die. The runt stayed in the nest and ate whatever critter its mom had dropped in there earlier. I hope you enjoy. Gary
Excellent set of images Gary.
Jun 9, 2019 06:51:51 #
J-SPEIGHT wrote:
Excellent set of images Gary.
Thank you very much Jack. Gary
Jun 9, 2019 08:10:35 #
Jun 9, 2019 08:36:11 #
gwr wrote:
The alpha Red Tail fledged right in front of me today. I was so lucky to have seen and photographed it. The middle Red Tail saw the first one and tried to fledge. It didn't go to a branch with no obstructions overhead. It flew up, smacked its head on a branch, crashed and rolled over up side down after grabbing a branch. It was funny after I realized it wasn't going to die. The runt stayed in the nest and ate whatever critter its mom had dropped in there earlier. I hope you enjoy. Gary
it had to be a big thrill to witness it, gary. excellent job on the shots !
Jun 9, 2019 10:19:44 #
Jun 9, 2019 10:26:54 #
gwr wrote:
The alpha Red Tail fledged right in front of me today. I was so lucky to have seen and photographed it. The middle Red Tail saw the first one and tried to fledge. It didn't go to a branch with no obstructions overhead. It flew up, smacked its head on a branch, crashed and rolled over up side down after grabbing a branch. It was funny after I realized it wasn't going to die. The runt stayed in the nest and ate whatever critter its mom had dropped in there earlier. I hope you enjoy. Gary
A stunning series, Gary! You did an awesome job capturing the action as the hawks fledged. The runt is not exciting but he sure is cute.
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