The business end of a raptor
From the smallest falcon to the biggest eagle, raptors are fierce and aggressive predators. Their weapon of choice, their talons, are able to put a vise-like grip on their prey,…
Rufous Red-tailed Hawk poses proudly
Here’s one I forgot to post from last month. I usually skip right by Red-tailed Hawks as they are quite common and honestly, I just don’t think they usually are…
“Who me? I know nothing about this rabbit that just happens to be lying here.”
"Who me? I know nothing about this rabbit that just happens to be lying here." ;-) My son and I were out for a morning photo excursion yesterday when we…
Red-tailed Hawk launches into the early morning light
Unseasonably warm temperatures, golden light from sunrise and a very willing photo subject made for a perfect morning photo shoot on this day back at the end of October. If…
Back off! This is MY breakfast!
This Red-tailed Hawk did not appreciate the two Magpies that were trying to steal its Prairie Dog meal. Certainly not a great picture as this happened way out in a…
The intense focus of a raptor
While raptors like this Red-tailed Hawk are certainly gorgeous, they are also ferocious predators. With the right look, they can look quite pretty but at the same time be downright…