High wire Ferruginous Hawk
The largest of the Buteo family of hawks, these raptors are common across the western half of the United States. I've found them more tolerant of human presence that some…
Hawk eye stare down
This Ferruginous Hawk seemed a bit perturbed that I was disturbing its morning hunt. Taken near Denver International Airport this past weekend, this raptor was hanging out on a pole…
Ferruginous Hawk keeps watch
Taken near Denver International Airport this morning, this gorgeous raptor was kind enough to pose for me. I was particularly struck by the markings on the head and of course…