Taken near Denver International Airport this morning, this gorgeous raptor was kind enough to pose for me. I was particularly struck by the markings on the head and of course those dangerous looking talons.
The largest of the buteo family in North America, Ferruginous Hawks are oftentimes mistaken for eagles due to their size. You can read more about this cool raptor here.
View more photos of today’s photo excursion in the gallery below the image.
American Kestrel in suburban Denver
American Kestrel in suburban Denver
Can I help you?
American Kestrel in suburban Denver
Ferruginous Hawk
Watchful Ferruginous Hawk
Ferruginous Hawk watches the landings at Denver International Airport
Handsome Ferruginous Hawk
Deer buck finds something funny
What are you looking at?
Handsome deer buck
Watchful juvenile bald eagle
Geese take flight
Geese take flight
Geese take flight
Bald eagles hang out on the ice
Sunrise at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge
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