Friday, August 14, 2009

225: Free #15 Raptor


I think it's a red-tailed hawk eating a squirrel for breakfast. It was on the playhouse roof and let me get within about 15 feet of it!
Posted by jo at 7:18 PM

9 comments:

  1. BobbieCoughlinAugust 14, 2009 at 9:34 PM

    Incredible ferocity in the eye and beak. What an amazing shot!

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  2. LorriAugust 14, 2009 at 9:56 PM

    I wonder if it's a Cooper's Hawk? The "raised hackles" look on the back of his head is kind of classic for the Cooper's. Whoever he is, it's a great candid shot!

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  3. EstherAugust 15, 2009 at 12:43 AM

    What a shot....he wasn't going to let you interfere with his meal.

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  4. Ron a.k.a. DanudinAugust 15, 2009 at 4:20 AM

    Wrapped in your Raptor, I'd peg out the occasional squirrel in an effort to attract her back. Wouldn't try to take the squirrel off her though, I don't see evidence of a sense of humour.

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  5. ~ValAugust 15, 2009 at 1:14 PM

    Gorgeous bird...although I'm glad I don't have to dine from HIS menu. Fabulous shot!

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  6. ChesneyAugust 15, 2009 at 8:22 PM

    What a fabulous catch, yech, but wow!!

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  7. AnonymousAugust 15, 2009 at 9:08 PM

    What a thrill to get that close. You got such sharp detail, as Bobbie said the eyes and beak are all business. A fine shot!

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  8. MevetSAugust 22, 2009 at 4:15 PM

    Sweet shot.

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    Wow! What a catch...

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