Can't help but smile...
Apr 14, 2024 13:24:37 #
Our local resident pair of Red-tailed Hawks usually perches in this snag the Bolsa Chica Wildlife Preserve, but since they are currently nesting, only one was there Friday morning. Snapped from around 250-300 feet away using a Nikon D500 and Nikkor 200-500 zoom. I have to laugh every time I look at this with the Red-tailed Hawk craning its neck to look down at the House Finch perched below. It's as if the hawk is thinking, "What are you doing there? Don't you know I'm a big, fierce predator?" while the finch is thinking, "Hey, I'm small and fast. If he moves any closer I'll just fly away. Meh!"
Apr 14, 2024 13:32:10 #
Barre
Loc: Fairfax Co, VA
jak86094 wrote:
Our local resident pair of Red-tailed Hawks usuall... (show quote)
My BIL is quite good at mimicking certain birds...the red-tailed hawk being one of them. A pair had been nesting in his backyard for several years. Anyway, one day he went out to film the hawks in flight. When he mimicked the call the hawk took it for an intrusion and swooped down about a foot from his face. A close call.
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Apr 14, 2024 17:15:02 #
Barre wrote:
My BIL is quite good at mimicking certain birds...the red-tailed hawk being one of them. A pair had been nesting in his backyard for several years. Anyway, one day he went out to film the hawks in flight. When he mimicked the call the hawk took it for an intrusion and swooped down about a foot from his face. A close call.
I’m sure that would have been a painful meeting if the Hawk had made contact. In Finland last Summer, I was attacked by a Tern while crossing a bridge. Nice sharp poke at my head. I just got too close. Thanks for the message. jak
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jak86094 wrote:
Our local resident pair of Red-tailed Hawks usuall... (show quote)
"Come into my parlor said the...." Great catch jak, and I like your processing choice.
Phil
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Manglesphoto wrote:
Fantastic catch!!
Thanks, Manglesphoto. Lucky but it takes some luck to capture some pics. jak
Apr 15, 2024 16:18:14 #
kpmac wrote:
Nicely done.
Much thanks, kpmac. Glad I had my camera and lens back from the shop. Hope you have a great week. jak
Apr 15, 2024 16:18:42 #
Sinewsworn wrote:
Great capture!
Thanks, Sinewsworn for the kind comment. Have a great week. jak
Apr 15, 2024 16:19:46 #
rockdog wrote:
"Come into my parlor said the...." Great catch jak, and I like your processing choice.
Phil
Phil
Rockdog, thanks for the kind words. Happy you appreciate the shot. jak
Apr 15, 2024 16:21:09 #
JeffDavidson wrote:
Nice!
Thanks, Jeff. I was out this morning and got some fun shots of Great Horned Owl and its 2 owlets. Sometimes, you just have to get out there and see what comes your way...like the hawk photo. Have a great week. jak
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