I am enraputured by these hawks. When I hear their distinctive, piercing cries, I run outside with my camera, but they fly up to 125 mph and soar so fast and high, they are VERY hard for my puny little sony to capture. So, thank you!
Less we forget, Beauty comes to those with patience. Just take the time as before and quietly wait.
He and She will come, slow down for you, and allow for photos!
As usual from you, this is so true!
As a child, in Wyomming, I used to lay on the ground and watch the eagles circle, laying perfectly still. They always flew closer to see what I was doing.
Watching wildlife for a photo is like a natural narcotic for me. It makes me feel so peaceful, especially when they come close.
The hummingbirds practically brush my cheeks now.
What bliss!
AHO (Amen) they are our prayer and our blessing to and from Creator, Never forget!
I won’t. Thank you Sachem!
The first is my favorite, being able to see the under coloration of the hawk’s wings. I have a resident red-shouldered hawk in my small haven of the universe. It visits my bird station and waits. It’s magical for me, but not the small game it seeks.
Yes we have red shouldered hawks here as well. So distinctive with their black and white wing stripes. They hunt cooperatively here and always seem to be eating some prey on the ground. There is something about seeing the raptors up close that is very magical for me as well. Thank you.
WoW! Excellent photos! I have a whole folder full of *almost* and *so close* shots of the hawks around here…they do not like to stop & pose, do they?! Do you see smaller birds chase them very often? The sparrows & grackles here sure give the hawks fits; makes for some amazing swoops and dives once the chase is on.
I so wish I was able to catch the hawks diving and fighting and shrieking with their wonderful cries. I have only now started to be able to catch a reasonably decent photo of the hawks, so I know it just requires patience and practice. I have a long way to go, but that’s good!
I haven’t seen small birds chase them off, but I have seen flocks of Ravens harrass them daily. They seem evenly matched, 2 hawks vs 2o ravens!
Post some photos! I want to see them!
At least when it comes to getting good photos of the birds, the practicing part never gets boring! It is really funny to watch the smaller birds like sparrows gang-up and work together to defend their territory from the hawks…for such small birds, they sure are brave! I watched them keep a hawk pinned in the top of a tree one morning but I wasn’t home and had no camera to catch it with, of course.
I put together a slide-show of our New Mexico birds and made it into my blog post today – hope you enjoy!
Your slide show is wonderful! It makes the veiwer feel THERE in the moment. Love the slide format and the birdsong! So evocative of the place. The photos were lovely. The roadrunner, the quail, all the raptors, those in flight and the one in the tree were wonderful. I loved the Canadian Geese in flight and the peacocks on the road. All it wonderful. Thank you for the post!
So glad you enjoyed it! Kizoa is free to use and it is very easy…lots of options and it makes the shows fun to make instead of feeling like a task!
Your slide show rocks! I love it. You took some stunning shots and I love the slide show format and bird-song. LOVELY!! Thank you!
The Holler is a nice environment for seeing wild life.
And for wildlife to watch us!!!
Talk about coincidence – check my site’s pic tonight. Great sunset, Cindy.
Paul
Checking now…..
So was yours!!!
just beautiful!
I am enraputured by these hawks. When I hear their distinctive, piercing cries, I run outside with my camera, but they fly up to 125 mph and soar so fast and high, they are VERY hard for my puny little sony to capture. So, thank you!
So beautiful against the blue blue sky. You do fabulously well with a so called puny camera.
I do decently well, probably because I adore them! I just loved your butterfly post, a lot!
beautiful sunset and a cute poem. I love it!
Merci beaucoup!
Less we forget, Beauty comes to those with patience. Just take the time as before and quietly wait.
He and She will come, slow down for you, and allow for photos!
As usual from you, this is so true!
As a child, in Wyomming, I used to lay on the ground and watch the eagles circle, laying perfectly still. They always flew closer to see what I was doing.
Watching wildlife for a photo is like a natural narcotic for me. It makes me feel so peaceful, especially when they come close.
The hummingbirds practically brush my cheeks now.
What bliss!
AHO (Amen) they are our prayer and our blessing to and from Creator, Never forget!
I won’t. Thank you Sachem!
The first is my favorite, being able to see the under coloration of the hawk’s wings. I have a resident red-shouldered hawk in my small haven of the universe. It visits my bird station and waits. It’s magical for me, but not the small game it seeks.
Yes we have red shouldered hawks here as well. So distinctive with their black and white wing stripes. They hunt cooperatively here and always seem to be eating some prey on the ground. There is something about seeing the raptors up close that is very magical for me as well. Thank you.
WoW! Excellent photos! I have a whole folder full of *almost* and *so close* shots of the hawks around here…they do not like to stop & pose, do they?! Do you see smaller birds chase them very often? The sparrows & grackles here sure give the hawks fits; makes for some amazing swoops and dives once the chase is on.
I so wish I was able to catch the hawks diving and fighting and shrieking with their wonderful cries. I have only now started to be able to catch a reasonably decent photo of the hawks, so I know it just requires patience and practice. I have a long way to go, but that’s good!
I haven’t seen small birds chase them off, but I have seen flocks of Ravens harrass them daily. They seem evenly matched, 2 hawks vs 2o ravens!
Post some photos! I want to see them!
At least when it comes to getting good photos of the birds, the practicing part never gets boring! It is really funny to watch the smaller birds like sparrows gang-up and work together to defend their territory from the hawks…for such small birds, they sure are brave! I watched them keep a hawk pinned in the top of a tree one morning but I wasn’t home and had no camera to catch it with, of course.
I put together a slide-show of our New Mexico birds and made it into my blog post today – hope you enjoy!
Your slide show is wonderful! It makes the veiwer feel THERE in the moment. Love the slide format and the birdsong! So evocative of the place. The photos were lovely. The roadrunner, the quail, all the raptors, those in flight and the one in the tree were wonderful. I loved the Canadian Geese in flight and the peacocks on the road. All it wonderful. Thank you for the post!
So glad you enjoyed it!
Kizoa is free to use and it is very easy…lots of options and it makes the shows fun to make instead of feeling like a task!
Your slide show rocks! I love it. You took some stunning shots and I love the slide show format and bird-song. LOVELY!! Thank you!
gorgeous colours, so vivid!
Beautiful creatures! Love them & thank you!