My favorite hawks for sure. I happened across this beautiful example north of Denver International Airport yesterday. It gave me some nice poses then a nice launch and flyby.
Ferruginous Hawks are very large and can be mistaken for an eagle at a distance. Their plumage is just gorgeous and that smile that they seem to have very cool. While they can be found here in Colorado year-round, they are most common during the winter months.
If you love raptors like I do, you might like my 2018 Raptors calendar. Everything from owls to hawks and falcons. Check it out here.
![A Ferruginous Hawk takes flight in Adams County, Colorado. (© Tony’s Takes)](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nIVcpMMzmJc/WhwBwK_lvWI/AAAAAAAAieY/zGkWaPnUl289ZH6UAUfJmCoaPBMcPE_rQCJoC/s710/2017-11-25%2B09-18-30%2B-%2B0171.jpg)