Swainson’s Hawk

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…

With the snow-capped Rocky Mountains in the background, two Swainson Hawk lovebirds hang out.  This gorgeous pair is setting up a summer home here on the #Colorado plains.  No eggs…

One of the reason’s I love these raptors is that they are quite tolerant of people and allow you to get some great pictures. This particular female was with her…

Take one cool looking raptor and throw in our gorgeous, deep blue Colorado skies and just a hint of a whispy cloud and this is what you get. This male…

I snapped this image yesterday north of Denver International Airport. This gorgeous raptor was hanging out on a pole when it decided to put on a bit of an aerial…