Tales of a Dead Tree

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We spotted this hawk perched dramatically at the top of a dead tree, practically posing. Naturally, the second I pulled up my camera, she decided she was too famous for a close-up and took off. Luckily for us, she just dramatically relocated to the other side of the pond. Within a couple of minutes, a second hawk flew in and landed right beside her, clearly ready for their synchronized routine. This may not be a National Geographic award-winner, but it was definitely a cool experience.

~ Rick

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Osprey

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Over the last few years I have photographed an Osprey maybe 4 or 5 times. They have always been from a distance and generally not great photos. We were hiking the bike trail at Farrington Reserve one day this week when Teresa sa thisn Osprey. She was in a tree where we have often seen Bald Eagles. This was a special opportunity as he was feeding and we watched him fly over the river, catch lunch, and dine in a nearby tree. How cool (unless you were a fish in the river).

~ Rick

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Fierce Stare

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Check out that stare .. she didn't fly away either. We were in the car and can't usually be those close. Normally where we see them while driving like this the hawk takes off. This one never left.

~ Rick

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Plotting Her Lunch?

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I am like 95% sure this is a Red-tailed Hawk but the angle didn't help confirm that. I see a little red in the tail so that is the key.

She sure looks hungry.

~ Rick

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A Frequent Hunter

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This is not the first time we have seen a hawk hanging out neat this bird feeeder at Big Woods. This one is a Red-tailed Hawk.

~ Rick

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