Kingbirds hassle a Swainson’s hawk
Sometimes you and your neighbors just don’t get along. Such was the case with these two very different types of birds with the kingbirds clearly telling the raptor, “Get off…
Swainson’s hawk enforces the rules of the road
Are we clear? This is a no passing zone and this guy has the talons to ensure you comply. ? A fun capture from yesterday’s photo outing. I was relocating…
Another summer visitor returns to the Colorado plains
Welcome back to the Argentinians! I was able to spot my first Swainson’s hawks of the season this past weekend. These guys are really cool raptors. Very large and they…
Swainson’s hawk debates the wisdom of migrating to Colorado in April
With the wintry weather yesterday, a lot of folks likely would have chosen Argentina’s weather over what we saw here. This hawk was likely thinking the same, wishing it had…
Swainson’s hawks return for the summer, make a lot of noise
After a long migration from their winter grounds in Argentina, the Swainson’s hawks have returned to the Colorado plains. This past Saturday, I had numerous sightings and photo ops with…
Young Swainson’s hawk tests its wings
With a very long flight to Argentina to prepare for, this juvenile needs to get in shape fast. Taken a couple weeks ago, this Swainson’s hawk nest had two little…