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Uneasy roost mates

December 10, 2014 by Tony Leave a Comment

Eagles and hawks are genetically similar but it isn’t too often you see them right next to each other. This past weekend, while taking pictures of a Bald Eagle perched on a power pole in Adams County, Colorado, the eagle was surprisingly joined on its roost by a young Red Tailed Hawk.

I was zoomed in on the eagle and noticed he was focused in on something to his right – he had a look on his face like, “What the heck?” Pulling my eye away from the viewfinder I discover a hawk had joined the eagle on the opposite side of the pole!

The young hawk didn’t seem to think anything of it but the eagle clearly did not appreciate his new roost mate. They sat together for a few minutes before the hawk headed off to hunt a nearby prairie dog colony. It was very cool to see and somewhat amusing.

Scroll below to see more images of the event.

A young Red Tailed Hawk and Bald Eagle share a roost in rural Adams County, Colorado.  (© Tony’s Takes)
A young Red Tailed Hawk and Bald Eagle share a roost in rural Adams County, Colorado. (© Tony’s Takes)
A Bald Eagle and Red Tailed Hawk share a perch
A Bald Eagle and Red Tailed Hawk share a perch
The Bald Eagle says, "Can you believe this guy?"
The Bald Eagle says, "Can you believe this guy?"
A Bald Eagle and Red Tailed Hawk share a perch
A Bald Eagle and Red Tailed Hawk share a perch
Really?  What the heck are you doing here?
Really? What the heck are you doing here?
A Bald Eagle sizes up the raptor sharing his perch
A Bald Eagle sizes up the raptor sharing his perch

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