Branch Manager - Red-Tailed Hawk
Dec 6, 2019 09:41:52 #
DJD wrote:
I don't normally post all pics of one animal for wildlife photos, but this guy was really showing his stuff. He was reasonably close and not skittish at all. As I was walking away, he decided to branch hop paralleling my walk. Then he flew over me and landed on a nearby branch just so I could feed his ego a bit more and take more pics. Beautiful bird. Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, Huntington Beach, CA. D7200 w/80-400 hand held.
Don
Don
It sure is a beauty. You got some really nice images of it and it is quite unusual to have one pander to you as you mentioned.........Good Job !
Dec 6, 2019 09:52:21 #
Dec 6, 2019 09:52:32 #
DJD wrote:
I don't normally post all pics of one animal for wildlife photos, but this guy was really showing his stuff. He was reasonably close and not skittish at all. As I was walking away, he decided to branch hop paralleling my walk. Then he flew over me and landed on a nearby branch just so I could feed his ego a bit more and take more pics. Beautiful bird. Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, Huntington Beach, CA. D7200 w/80-400 hand held.
Don
Don
You found a beautiful model!
Dec 6, 2019 10:14:17 #
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Dec 6, 2019 13:29:44 #
Many many thanks for all who viewed and especially for your very kind and generous comments. Just like that box of chocolates, you never know what you are going to get...
Dec 6, 2019 14:13:55 #
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Dec 6, 2019 14:36:57 #
DJD wrote:
I don't normally post all pics of one animal for wildlife photos, but this guy was really showing his stuff. He was reasonably close and not skittish at all. As I was walking away, he decided to branch hop paralleling my walk. Then he flew over me and landed on a nearby branch just so I could feed his ego a bit more and take more pics. Beautiful bird. Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, Huntington Beach, CA. D7200 w/80-400 hand held.
Don
Don
Thanks for sharing!
Dec 6, 2019 14:47:30 #
Dec 6, 2019 14:47:41 #
DJD wrote:
I don't normally post all pics of one animal for wildlife photos, but this guy was really showing his stuff. He was reasonably close and not skittish at all. As I was walking away, he decided to branch hop paralleling my walk. Then he flew over me and landed on a nearby branch just so I could feed his ego a bit more and take more pics. Beautiful bird. Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, Huntington Beach, CA. D7200 w/80-400 hand held.
Don
Don
Terrific series of a great looking bird, yeah definitely the boss of this branch! He deserved an entire set, love the grace in the first one. Nice work Don.
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