Saturday, May 31, 2008

Camera Critters 8

Camera Critters by Misty Dawn, go here to see who's participating.

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.
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36 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 31, 2008 at 3:31 PM

    beautiful capture... thanks for sharing!

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  2. Susan DemeterMay 31, 2008 at 4:31 PM

    Very majestic looking bird! I agree, fantastic capture!

    Happy CC and have a great week ahead!

    Mine is posted here:

    My Life In The Urban Zoo

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  3. ratmammyMay 31, 2008 at 4:56 PM

    Very impressive photo!

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  4. Misty DawnSMay 31, 2008 at 5:02 PM

    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 ;-)

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  5. Trish ~ ♥ ~May 31, 2008 at 5:03 PM

    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.

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  6. kjpwebMay 31, 2008 at 6:45 PM

    Nice catch! They are real beauties!
    Cheers, Klaus

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  7. imacMay 31, 2008 at 7:23 PM

    Beautiful colours and markings - great capture Fishing Guy.

    Pop and see my CC.

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  8. Mom Knows EverythingMay 31, 2008 at 8:22 PM

    What a gorgeous picture!

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  9. david mcmahonMay 31, 2008 at 8:27 PM

    I can see the red flash on the shoulder - thanks to your explanation.

    Well done - you took this shot just in time.

    You'll enjoy Old Man Lincoln's bird blog - he's a great person to be in touch with.

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  10. GinaMay 31, 2008 at 8:35 PM

    Fantastic looking bird, beautiful plumage and can see the red shoulders.. well done! :)

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  11. ShannonWMay 31, 2008 at 9:25 PM

    That is a very beautiful bird. Thank you so very much for sharing the photo with us.

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  12. MicheleMay 31, 2008 at 9:26 PM

    Egads! Your photography is getting superb! You have captured a really nice bird here! WOW... this is really good. Congrats!! Very well done.
    The Rocky Mountain Retreat

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  13. i beatiMay 31, 2008 at 10:01 PM

    quite a close up . lovin those goslings sandy

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  14. Teena in TorontoJune 1, 2008 at 12:56 AM

    Wow! Great shot!

    I played too :)

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  15. AppleDebbieJune 1, 2008 at 1:18 AM

    Beautiful photo of an exquisite bird!

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  16. DinaJune 1, 2008 at 4:41 AM

    Seek and ye shall find--both the bird and its real name. Lovely.

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  17. JulesJune 1, 2008 at 5:51 AM

    He is truely a magnificent looking bird. Lucky you for spotting it.

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  18. The BirdladyJune 1, 2008 at 7:16 AM

    Very nice!

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  19. Jack and JoannJune 1, 2008 at 7:29 AM

    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.

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  20. AnonymousJune 1, 2008 at 8:55 AM

    That's an awesome shot! They are usually so high up on the trees, it's even harder to see them with the leaves.

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  21. IndraniJune 1, 2008 at 9:28 AM

    Birds are difficult to capture in lens, you have a good shot of the hawk.

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  22. AnonymousJune 1, 2008 at 9:59 AM

    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!

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  23. Stacey OlsonJune 1, 2008 at 11:16 AM

    Wonderful Fishing guy.. great shot.. thanks for sharing

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  24. DianneJune 1, 2008 at 12:04 PM

    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!!

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  25. AnonymousJune 1, 2008 at 12:32 PM

    Great capture.

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  26. maryt/theteachJune 1, 2008 at 12:36 PM

    Yes, fishing guy, on gorgeous bird and thank you for sharing your experience with us! :D

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  27. RheaJune 1, 2008 at 12:58 PM

    Oh, beautiful hawk! I'm impressed you saw and managed to get a photo before it flew off.

    Great camera critters share! Love it.

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  28. Sandpiper (Lin)June 1, 2008 at 1:35 PM

    What a beautiful bird! Nice capture!

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  29. AnonymousJune 1, 2008 at 2:29 PM

    This is really a very beautiful bird! It has a noble look, doesn't he? Great capture!

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  30. PappyJune 1, 2008 at 4:34 PM

    Hawks are my favorites. I love watching them in action.

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  31. ***Fotografia e Luz***June 1, 2008 at 4:36 PM

    beautiful bird with very pretty colors congratulations on catching

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  32. CarlettaJune 1, 2008 at 6:07 PM

    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!

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  33. SheenaJune 1, 2008 at 10:21 PM

    beautiful... great you captured that lovely birdie... close up!

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  34. SandyCarlsonJune 1, 2008 at 10:38 PM

    One beautiful bird is right. That's a great photo. God bless!

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  35. marianneJune 2, 2008 at 11:52 AM

    oh wow, what a great capture - our hawks are never that still!

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  36. nonizamboniJune 2, 2008 at 4:30 PM

    Iincredible shot! Thanks for sharing such a rarity.

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