Flipping through some pictures from recent months and came across this one that I never shared. This young raptor was hanging out on a pole out in the middle of nowhere back in March. Like most Red Tails, it did not want to hang around and pose for pictures however I managed to snag one quick shot as it took to the air. I kind of like the back-lighting and you get a good view of those impressive talons. ?
![A juvenile Red-Tail Hawk launches into the air. (© Tony’s Takes)](http://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-0Mt9V0dDRrI/VVcgRd6NZeI/AAAAAAAAMgY/_qeTR9Wpavk/s710/2015-03-27%2B11-34-46%2B-%2B0032-Edit.jpg)