Lacking any better alternatives I once again headed east of Denver to the area north of Denver International Airport. As expected I found plenty of Swainson’s Hawks willing to provide me with ample photo opportunities. This time they were quite cooperative with some great launches and landings.
![Daddy and Mama keeping an eye on the nest. Amazingly the nest is right next to a busy road and only about 10 feet in the air. One of my favorites from the day. (© Tony’s Takes)](http://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-4dibjP4BJ8w/U3kX4sQGh7I/AAAAAAAAUqw/89E8xpxNQoY/s710/2014-05-17%252007-14-38%2520-%25200090.jpg)
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