7:49 PM
Ryan Ankeny
I'm back! Man it feels like forever since I posted. It's been busy and slow at the same time at the landfill. Busy because of all the starlings and slow because it seems every bird that isn't a starling has gone somewhere else! I have had a hard time coming across many songbirds, really not even seeing Northern Cardinals or Carolina Chickadees out there. I think the summer heat along with the fall drought has really done a number on the food sources the birds eat. Apparently the rodents haven't suffered the same judging on the number of hawks out at the landfill. Found this juvenile Red-shouldered Hawk that has been hanging out in the wetlands for the last few weeks.
These next two pictures show the characteristic crescent on the end of the wing of Red-shouldered Hawk. This can often be used to identified soaring Red-shouldered Hawks as the sun often shines through the feathers and makes the crescent more obvious.
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11 comments:
Wonderful shots, I love to photograph raptors but never get such sharp shots.
Good to see you back Ryan. Excellent images of the hawk.
A lot of our birds are also hiding away from the cold weather at the moment. Cheers FAB.
Excellent captures of a stunning bird.
Great photos of the Hawk with very interesting plumage details.
Brilliantimages of a beautiful bird. Thanks for sharing.
Brilliant shots Ryan! I have been seeing plenty of hawks myself and it sure is a challenge to get pictures especially in flight. They like to fly away from me instead of showing themselves so beautiful as yours has. You are on your A game! ;-)WBW
What great feather detail, awesome images...and that is a great tip on the cresent shape for ID purposes...
Holy Cow! Excellent shots!
Awesome shots, especially in flight.
Funny - I have to share my word verification. It was isally. Yes, I am Sally. How appropriate!
Very awesome flight shots!!!
I have been seeing more hawks than years past.
Absolutely gorgeous shots of my favorite buteo Ryan. The Red-shouldered Hawk has been my favorite ever since I followed a pair nesting and got to see their young fledge. The last two shots of the bird in flight and lighting on the branch are fantastic.
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