Red Tail Hawk Perched (56K beware)

[Maestro]

Cross posted in Photography forum

I have gotten to the point where I carry my camera to and from work because you just never know what you are going to find. Yesterday, Thursday, I found this:

















She/He jumped to another branch.



Then he/she jumped to another and giving me one more look before leaving.

[Mrs.Matcom]

1. Amazing!

absolutely amazing pictures!!! Thank you for sharing!

[Maestro]

2. Thanks Mrs. Matcom.

I was lucky to find one that had its eye on some prey so it put up with me. It didn't want to leave. Usually if I get within 25 yards of a Red Tail it high tails it out of the area.

[Theres-a]

3. The 7th pic is my favorite

It looks so thoughtful! Thanks for sharing-they're great!

[Maestro]

6. Thanks for the kind words.

:hug:

[vireo]

4. I've seen several during my commutes this past week

I think they're migrating.

Some great pics again, Maestro!

[Maestro]

5. Thanks.

Or they are just more active because it is that time of the year again to make new Red Tails. I am finding more and more together as a pair. I usually just find them alone.