I spotted this hawk in a tree on the way to work. I thought it was a Red Tailed Hawk but it had a strange look when I looked at the picture. There was no Red Tail. We have a lot of Red Tailed Hawks in the area. During a conversation with a friend they said that there were Red Shouldered Hawks in her area. The light bulbs went off in my head and I took another look at the picture when I got home. I checked the Internet for Red Shouldered Hawks.
So, I present you with this Red Shouldered Hawk as my Camera Critter of the day. He disappeared into the woods after one picture but I had seized this moment to snap the picture.
This is one beautiful bird. I'm so glad I can share it with you.
36 comments:
beautiful capture... thanks for sharing!
Very majestic looking bird! I agree, fantastic capture!
Happy CC and have a great week ahead!
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Very impressive photo!
OH - MY - GOSH!!! That is absolutely fantastic! What a GORGEOUS bird and an EXCELLENT photo! I'm speechless over here - and that doesn't happen very often ;-)
Oh, I just saw 2 Redtail Hawks the other day ~ didn't have my camera. I don't think I have ever heard of the Red Shoulder ~ beautiful photo.
Nice catch! They are real beauties!
Cheers, Klaus
Beautiful colours and markings - great capture Fishing Guy.
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What a gorgeous picture!
I can see the red flash on the shoulder - thanks to your explanation.
Well done - you took this shot just in time.
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Fantastic looking bird, beautiful plumage and can see the red shoulders.. well done! :)
That is a very beautiful bird. Thank you so very much for sharing the photo with us.
Egads! Your photography is getting superb! You have captured a really nice bird here! WOW... this is really good. Congrats!! Very well done.
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quite a close up . lovin those goslings sandy
Wow! Great shot!
I played too :)
Beautiful photo of an exquisite bird!
Seek and ye shall find--both the bird and its real name. Lovely.
He is truely a magnificent looking bird. Lucky you for spotting it.
Very nice!
These red shouldered hawks build nests in trees that are huge. In our former VA home we would see them capture mice, rabbits and snakes and take the food up to a tall branch to eat. They are fun to observe.
That's an awesome shot! They are usually so high up on the trees, it's even harder to see them with the leaves.
Birds are difficult to capture in lens, you have a good shot of the hawk.
oooohhhhhhhhhh I am sighing and sighing with the beauty of this bird that I have never seen before. How fortunate you were to get that shot! I am so glad you shared it with us!
Wonderful Fishing guy.. great shot.. thanks for sharing
Since he only stuck around for one photo it's amazing how great a photo it is.
I'm so glad you could share it too!!
Great capture.
Yes, fishing guy, on gorgeous bird and thank you for sharing your experience with us! :D
Oh, beautiful hawk! I'm impressed you saw and managed to get a photo before it flew off.
Great camera critters share! Love it.
What a beautiful bird! Nice capture!
This is really a very beautiful bird! It has a noble look, doesn't he? Great capture!
Hawks are my favorites. I love watching them in action.
beautiful bird with very pretty colors congratulations on catching
Hey Fishing Guy - I've been away all weekend and am trying to catch up on reading everyone's posts - great shot of the hawk!
beautiful... great you captured that lovely birdie... close up!
One beautiful bird is right. That's a great photo. God bless!
oh wow, what a great capture - our hawks are never that still!
Iincredible shot! Thanks for sharing such a rarity.
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