Not A Crow, But A Hawk!
At A distsnce I knew it wasn't a crow. It was too big for crow. I took my first picture from my car, then got out and walked further down on the shoulder of the road to get closer.
When closer I could see a few markings on its breast and the hook in its beak, and I then knew I was looking at a hawk. This is the first hawk |I have seen for months! I think it is a* Red-tailed Hawk*editing note: In the comments Bill S. suggests that this might possibly be a juvenile Eagle. I woul agree to that consderation. Thank you Bill.
i think i might have interrupted lunch for as it started to leave I could see the shape of something hanging from its claw.
My best photo was my last one as its beautiful curved wingspan was shown as it was leaving. What a beautiful sighting this was! Another lucky day. I love the half moon shape of its wings!
I'm not positive, but it looks like an immature bald eagle to me. Red-tailed hawks can be many colors, but the edge of their tails are usually white where an immature bald has a black band on the edge of their tails. Great pictures. You did great.
ReplyDeleteThat last picture is amazing.You have every right to be very proud of that one.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,Ruth
That last shot was fantastic whatever it was. Helen
ReplyDeleteI, too, am awed by that last photo! Wow! The photo takes my breath away- can't imagine the thrill to witness that in person!
ReplyDeleteAn awesome shot of this marvelous bird in flight Ann. Talk about being at the right place at the right time.
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Great capture Ann, marvelous photos. I am back from my holiday and enjoying catching up on your blog.
ReplyDeleteWow...I just love that last photo! Such a perfect curve. You did a great job with that one! How neat to see a young eagle that close.
ReplyDeleteNot a Red Tail, I'm sure. I would have said it was a Cooper's Hawk.
ReplyDeleteI didn't think it looked "soft" enough for a young Eagle, if you understand what I mean. Still, Bill may be correct (the bill seems large).
Great photos. Well... great photo blog.
Best wishes. :)
Oh, wow. That last photo is amazing.
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