Ferruginous Hawk puts on an airshow
The amazing coloring and plumage of this raptor is really highlighted when against clear, blue skies. Fresh snow cover on the ground helped to reflect the sun from below and…
Ferruginous Hawk keeps watch in the early morning sun
The face on these large raptors has so much character it is little wonder I am drawn to them. Their profile is so noble and in many ways intimidating. Throw…
Ferruginous Hawk takes flight in the snow
I cannot sing the praises of these gorgeous raptors enough. They are my favorite hawks and absolutely beautiful, especially when in flight and viewed from underneath. Those pristine white feathers…
Ferruginous Hawk poses with the moon
Kind of a fun couple of images although I do wish the moon had come out sharper. By mid-morning this past Sunday when this image was taken there was a…
Dark Morph Ferruginous Hawk provides perfect flyby
Many of you are aware that this particular type of raptor has been a ‘white whale’ of sorts for me. Ferruginous Hawks are common this time of year in Colorado…
Dark Morph Ferruginous Hawk looks into the late afternoon sun
Ferruginous Hawks are pretty common on the plains of Colorado this time of year. The dark morph version of the species is quite rare compared to their lighter colored cousins.…