Stand off (Graphic)
Sep 1, 2020 12:49:44 #
Yesterday I visited the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge on the Great Salt Lake. I will post more photos later, but this set occurred as I was leaving the refuge. I saw a hawk on some prey. I am not a birder, so I cannot tell what bird was the hawk's victim. As I came up, the hawk departed. I then stayed to see if the hawk would return to its business. For fifteen minutes the hawk circled (my attempts revealed I had the speed set too slow for good BIFs). It would land near the prey and then look at me.
It was clear to me that I had better not approach.
As always, downloads are best.
It was clear to me that I had better not approach.
As always, downloads are best.
Sep 1, 2020 12:51:55 #
UTMike wrote:
Yesterday I visited the Bear River Migratory Bird ... (show quote)
Great expression on the last image.
Sep 1, 2020 12:58:42 #
PixelStan77 wrote:
Great expression on the last image.
I was not going to mess with him, Stan.
Sep 1, 2020 13:28:58 #
Sep 1, 2020 13:33:00 #
Iron Sight wrote:
You did very well 👀
Thanks for looking and commenting.
Sep 1, 2020 14:22:40 #
Sep 1, 2020 14:42:07 #
Wow. Mike. That's a young peregrine you caught there. And you said you're not a bird photographer!
Sep 1, 2020 15:42:43 #
SeamusMac wrote:
Nice photos. That hawk is a Peregrine Falcon.
Thanks, I appreciate the ID. There were several of these at the refuge that I saw.
Sep 1, 2020 15:43:29 #
Retired CPO wrote:
Wow. Mike. That's a young peregrine you caught there. And you said you're not a bird photographer!
I appreciate your kind comment, Chief, but I did not get him either in flight or on his prey. More work to do.
Sep 1, 2020 15:43:59 #
Sep 1, 2020 15:54:47 #
angler wrote:
Good captures Mike.
Thanks, Jim. I like those water shots you posted today.
Sep 1, 2020 16:10:18 #
You had a terrific experience, Mike...especially seeing and capturing images of the juvenile Peregrine falcon!! 
Sep 1, 2020 16:10:53 #
Fine looking young Peregrine, good set Mike. Love the look in #3. 
Sep 1, 2020 17:08:50 #
jederick wrote:
You had a terrific experience, Mike...especially seeing and capturing images of the juvenile Peregrine falcon!!
Thanks, Jim, I was happy to get the set.
Sep 1, 2020 17:09:20 #
Sylvias wrote:
Fine looking young Peregrine, good set Mike. Love the look in #3.
I appreciate the visit, Sylvia. He was not going to give up his kill.
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