Hawk On A Fence
Mar 1, 2019 14:33:23 #
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Mar 1, 2019 20:43:21 #
He clearly thinks the fence is his and will defend it. Handy for you. Great shot!
Mar 1, 2019 20:59:27 #
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Mar 1, 2019 22:18:11 #
Wow, very nice shot. I read all the posts hoping someone would say for sure what kind of hawk it is. Only one guessed redtail. We have a very similar one that visits our yard from time to time.
ron
ron
Mar 1, 2019 23:13:44 #
Mar 2, 2019 03:12:35 #
billbarcus
Loc: IPNW
I'm always amazed by folks on this site that post images of wildlife - especially birds of prey - that haven't a clue - or, could care less - as to what species they're photographing, much less viewing. One poster did guess this hawk correctly, but ended the comment with a ? mark ...
This hawk is a young - juvenile - Red-tailed hawk. Buteo jamaicensis A Buteo is the larger of the two classifications of the hawk families, the other being the Accipiter, as in the smaller Sharp-shinned and other smaller hawks.
It's likely that Ayesart was able to approach and photograph this hawk to within four feet due to the fact that it hasn't yet learned to fear humans - the first clue that it's a youngster.
This hawk is a young - juvenile - Red-tailed hawk. Buteo jamaicensis A Buteo is the larger of the two classifications of the hawk families, the other being the Accipiter, as in the smaller Sharp-shinned and other smaller hawks.
It's likely that Ayesart was able to approach and photograph this hawk to within four feet due to the fact that it hasn't yet learned to fear humans - the first clue that it's a youngster.
Mar 2, 2019 21:29:41 #
billbarcus wrote:
I'm always amazed by folks on this site that post images of wildlife - especially birds of prey - that haven't a clue - or, could care less - as to what species they're photographing, much less viewing. …..
Bill, good info. Maybe a bit caustic but not everyone is a biologist or that knowledgeable in terms of wildlife. But, as long as folks are appreciating and respecting wildlife I think that's fine. Just because I don't know what a particular animal, bird, plant, tree or whatever is, if it presents a potentially good photo and I've got my camera I'm gonna take a shot and see if I can get something I'm proud of. Doesn't matter whether it just for my enjoyment in seeing I got a good photo or whether I want to share with the world. It's the personal grin that counts for me. Just saying. IMHO of course.
ron
Mar 3, 2019 00:06:37 #
billbarcus
Loc: IPNW
Ron, this is your statement in your 1st post: "Wow, very nice shot. I read all the posts hoping someone would say for sure what kind of hawk it is. Only one guessed redtail ..."
It stands to reason that you, and likely others, being curious as to the ID of this hawk, and hoping someone would say what kind of hawk it is ... is [exactly] what I did; identify the bird for the folks reading and complimenting on Ayesart's fine photo. And, it is a fine photo!
This UHH site is about sharing and learning. I learn photo tips and applications from others here regularly. If I didn't want to share and learn, and just wanted to be on a day-to-day, social media chit-chat forum, I'd be on one.
I'm not a graduate wildlife biologist, I'm a wildlife/nature photographer and lay biologist. In order to be a good nature photographer we must have keen knowledge and understanding of our subjects. If I photograph a subject that is an unknown to me, then I research the subject and make it a known - especially before I share or market the image. And you, as well as other UHH's, can note that all of my photo gallery posts identify the subject.
Just saying. IMHO of course.
It stands to reason that you, and likely others, being curious as to the ID of this hawk, and hoping someone would say what kind of hawk it is ... is [exactly] what I did; identify the bird for the folks reading and complimenting on Ayesart's fine photo. And, it is a fine photo!
This UHH site is about sharing and learning. I learn photo tips and applications from others here regularly. If I didn't want to share and learn, and just wanted to be on a day-to-day, social media chit-chat forum, I'd be on one.
I'm not a graduate wildlife biologist, I'm a wildlife/nature photographer and lay biologist. In order to be a good nature photographer we must have keen knowledge and understanding of our subjects. If I photograph a subject that is an unknown to me, then I research the subject and make it a known - especially before I share or market the image. And you, as well as other UHH's, can note that all of my photo gallery posts identify the subject.
Just saying. IMHO of course.
Mar 3, 2019 07:05:14 #
Nalu wrote:
Wow, very tolerant hawk (red tail?). Wish they would always be that cooperative.
Update: The hawk has been recently spotted flying around with a mate!
Mar 3, 2019 07:21:23 #
billbarcus wrote:
Ron, this is your statement in your 1st post: &qu... (show quote)
Great and well written as far as knowing what species and the Latin name for it.
I am no wildlife expert. I am an artist who enjoys the medium of photography in addition to visual arts painting. My painting style is surrealism - I call it "Hyper-Visualism. My photography style is opportunistic because the subjects present themselves within my moment. I capture them by way of being hyper-observant of my environment. Therefore my photography is like my visual artwork. If my painting hangs in a gallery or museum, I have a tag with a title or it just hangs there to be appreciated by the viewer.
Therefore, a hawk is a hawk who has shared its moment with me. In my opinion, no tags are needed.
Thanks.
John Browne Ayes
Mar 3, 2019 07:32:59 #
billbarcus wrote:
I'm always amazed by folks on this site that post ... (show quote)
I consider the shot a very special gift that the hawk imparted to me within that given moment that gave me the opportunity to capture it. My focus is against the wanton expansionism of commercial enterprises that encroach upon the environment to build malls, and tall apartment buildings in my area. These enterprises encroach upon environment displacing wildlife. I always find it amazing that these animals adapt. If it's a red tail hawk, great. I am sharing its image. I feel I do not have to tag it. That's the problem with our civilization. We tend to over-tag animals as well as each other. I am a native American so I appreciate nature more than some because it is a sacred thing. The hawk for me is a messenger and it has given me the message to share with others. I am here with you in this moment. I am and you are. We are one in the here and now. No need to label me.
Mar 9, 2019 10:30:50 #
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