Swainson’s Hawk

I was recently taking pictures of a gorgeous juvenile Swainson’s Hawk that was taking advantage of some strong winds.  It was gliding effortlessly with no need to flap its wings…

These young hawks are among my favorite #raptors. Swainson's are normally quite tolerant of people and the juveniles have some of the most gorgeous plumage of any bird. The nearby…

This young Swainson's was recently perched on a utility pole and was pretty vocal about the fact it didn't care to have my truck parked underneath its perch. The number…

I haven’t had much time to seek out raptors lately and when I have ventured out, my luck hasn’t been the best.  I did however recently come across this gorgeous…

These beautiful raptors are found across the American West during the summer months. They arrive in such numbers that they become almost more common than the ubiquitous Red Tailed Hawk.…

This female Swainson's Hawk was hunkered down in her nest north of Denver International Airport yesterday. Presumably she has a clutch of eggs underneath her. Dad wasn't around so he…