Check out those talons!
The hawk spent a lot of time on the ground, digging around, looking for prey under the shrubs. Its feathers blend in beautifully with the foliage and snow.
Here's a little video of the hawk going after something on the ground. As always, apologies for the camerawork. Some day, I'll get it right...
See more photos here.
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11 comments:
Fabulous, especially that first photograph. I worked with a falconer one summer - my best job ever. I recommend The Goshawk, by T.H.White (Sword in the Stone) - wild, wild souls!
Sweet, I love that first, stare into your soul, pic.
That top shot is fabulous... I like the video too!
Thanks, I'll check that out!
A half second later, he flew directly at my face. All I saw was that beak headed for my eye...
There is a segment of the video where it's obvious I can't see the bird and he almost slips out of frame. Sigh...
Wonderful!
Love the first photo, it's hypnotizing!
Thank you, Hekky!
This bird is the Norma Desmond of hawks - ready for his/her/its close-up!
Ha ha ha!
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