Red tailed hawk shows off its catch, opts to dine in private
A fun, brief encounter with this very common raptor. These red tails have a nest that I oftentimes drive by but I rarely stop to take pictures as they are…
Video slideshow – top shots 2022: Raptors
Beautiful and yet vicious, whether a falcon, hawk or eagle, raptors are amazing creatures and the kings and queens of the skies. I don’t know how many different species of…
Red tailed hawk visits the wildlife photographer’s backyard
Sometimes you don't have to go far for wildlife! ;-) I didn't take any photo excursions at all this weekend as I just had too much going on. Well, this…
Mama bald eagle defends her home and young ones
Not a high-quality capture but one that showcases some pretty darned cool behavior. Taken a few weeks ago at my favorite bald eagle nest. As I was observing mama and…
American robin tries to take on a red tailed hawk
A fun few images. I was photographing the hawk as it approached when suddenly, this little robin came out of nowhere. It was clearly not pleased with the raptor’s presence…
Red tailed hawk defends its territory against a visiting bald eagle
Well, this was some fun action to witness, even if the pics aren’t all that high of quality. After work yesterday, I visited a local pond, expecting to see some…