He looks like such a wise bird; like he’s been through a lot. That’s what I get from his piercing eyes.
You have gorgeous photography, Cindy. You capture every detail.
LOVE that sunset shot too.
So glad you like. Thank you and yes he does look like he’s been through alot. They fight a lot in the sky and the raven hordes are always harassing them. One I identify in flight from his missing tail feather. I don’t know if the feathers that poke out are an injury. Maybe someone with more knowledge will answer these questions.
They definitely are. I know birds sometimes do this when they feel unwell. I don’t know if the proturbing feathers are an injury. Calling bird experts to explain. He did seem sort of battle weary…..
– I am assuming you are back home! 😀
– We returned home Sunday. No comparison to the experience/trip you have taken. For the last hour, I was looking at your photos, and oh boy, I am speechless… Thank you for the high!
– Congratulations, your posts are getting over 130+ likes. You are mesmerizing with your photos and stories.
– Today I noticed… for some reason I was not getting your posts in my Reader. 😦
I revamped the follow button. 🙂
xoxo Fae.
Yes I have all sorts of problems with getting likes to register, not getting people I follow posts in my inbox, etc. Frustrating to say the least. I can’t wait to see photos/narratives of your trip. I adore the places you went. Such incredible beauty. Thank you my friend for your very kind comments. I am so honored to know you. Cheers & hugs~
I would be so thrilled to have a hawk grab food from my hand! I have never seen this. Wow! Killing chickens, I guess that is nature which is often traumatic and would be painful to see. But then, we eat chickens too…….The predator prey interactions out here can be very rough to see…..
Aren’t those talons something!! They almost looked silver, like James Bond talons! Thank you my friend for you kindess, as always. You are appreciated~
When I was a kid I saved a hawk from the side of the road. It had been hit my a car. I built a good-sized aviary for it. It liked its perch. I would go to the river and catch frogs to feed it. (Boy, he was both vicious and voracious.) He must have had some internal injuries. Although he was eating well he passed away about three weeks later. I think it made my mother pleased to know that the hawk wasn’t living in the cellar any longer. I now must agree with her. I wouldn’t want one living in my cellar more than two days either.
Oh what an incredible story! I would be thrilled to be that up close with a hawk. Isn’t it amazing what children will intuitively do, until they become adults? So sad he didn’t get better and fly away. Sad for you, the little boy~
Thank you so much Deo. Yes lots of people are reporting problems. I am so honored that you liked the hawk. I confess that I do too! Cheers to you my friend~
I was just at your blog. I am so jazzed to watch what you are doing with your house. I love this real time rennovation. Fascinating. I want to see the whole process. For some reason your post didn’t appear in my reader. Oh, and thank you too!!!
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He looks like such a wise bird; like he’s been through a lot. That’s what I get from his piercing eyes.
You have gorgeous photography, Cindy. You capture every detail.
LOVE that sunset shot too.
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So glad you like. Thank you and yes he does look like he’s been through alot. They fight a lot in the sky and the raven hordes are always harassing them. One I identify in flight from his missing tail feather. I don’t know if the feathers that poke out are an injury. Maybe someone with more knowledge will answer these questions.
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Sometimes they do it themselves, (it’s an anxiety thing) and other times it’s from fighting with other animals.
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Interesting….I’m guessing it fighting off the ravens! Thank you for the info. I was curious~
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Beautiful photos !
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THe like button is messed up. Thank you!!!
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So well camouflaged. Are the feathers a bit more ruffled than usual or is that my imagination?
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They definitely are. I know birds sometimes do this when they feel unwell. I don’t know if the proturbing feathers are an injury. Calling bird experts to explain. He did seem sort of battle weary…..
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I guess we all have bad plumage days 🙂
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I certainly do!! 🙂
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I love the little glimpse of his golden orange feathers beneath his tail……it mirrors the glow of your sunset…..
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Oh how perceptive of you! Thank you~
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– I am assuming you are back home! 😀
– We returned home Sunday. No comparison to the experience/trip you have taken. For the last hour, I was looking at your photos, and oh boy, I am speechless… Thank you for the high!
– Congratulations, your posts are getting over 130+ likes. You are mesmerizing with your photos and stories.
– Today I noticed… for some reason I was not getting your posts in my Reader. 😦
I revamped the follow button. 🙂
xoxo Fae.
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Yes I have all sorts of problems with getting likes to register, not getting people I follow posts in my inbox, etc. Frustrating to say the least. I can’t wait to see photos/narratives of your trip. I adore the places you went. Such incredible beauty. Thank you my friend for your very kind comments. I am so honored to know you. Cheers & hugs~
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I love hawks! Suhweeeeeet pic!!
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Aren’t they just amazing creatures! I love them too. So mysterious~
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My memory of hawks is how they grab food from your hands and also our poor little chicken were their prey..Thank you Cindy.
Ranu
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I would be so thrilled to have a hawk grab food from my hand! I have never seen this. Wow! Killing chickens, I guess that is nature which is often traumatic and would be painful to see. But then, we eat chickens too…….The predator prey interactions out here can be very rough to see…..
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The talons look very intimidating. That was a beautiful sunset picture.
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Aren’t those talons something!! They almost looked silver, like James Bond talons! Thank you my friend for you kindess, as always. You are appreciated~
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Fantastic captures!
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Merci beaucoup. They are elusive creatures, so a decent shot is a thrill~
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Beautiful! Birds of prey are fascinating.
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Yes I definitely think so. Such incredibly brilliant fliers, and those talons, and their piercing cries. Love em. Thank you~
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amazing shot…..
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Mil grazi~
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Nice pictures, Thanks for showing us.
When I was a kid I saved a hawk from the side of the road. It had been hit my a car. I built a good-sized aviary for it. It liked its perch. I would go to the river and catch frogs to feed it. (Boy, he was both vicious and voracious.) He must have had some internal injuries. Although he was eating well he passed away about three weeks later. I think it made my mother pleased to know that the hawk wasn’t living in the cellar any longer. I now must agree with her. I wouldn’t want one living in my cellar more than two days either.
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Oh what an incredible story! I would be thrilled to be that up close with a hawk. Isn’t it amazing what children will intuitively do, until they become adults? So sad he didn’t get better and fly away. Sad for you, the little boy~
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Reblogged this on Deo Optimo Maximo and commented:
Great pictures – awesome as always!
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Thank you so much Deo. Yes lots of people are reporting problems. I am so honored that you liked the hawk. I confess that I do too! Cheers to you my friend~
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Cheers Cindy. Have a great day!
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I have a problem with Like function and reading the comments. So a short note to say that this is one terrific post, and I like it.
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Love the Red Tail Hawk! Gorgeous capture of the sun set.
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Merci beaucoup!
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A stately and formidable figure!
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Isn’t he. Marvelous description too! Thank you~
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So calming that the hawk gets to experience the sunset as well. {{{Hugs}}} Kozo
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I just love the red-tails and they do have a decided calming effect on me. Amazing you would know this~
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My favorite “sky-hunters”, Cindy…, the susnset is wonderful too.
Paul
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I was just at your blog. I am so jazzed to watch what you are doing with your house. I love this real time rennovation. Fascinating. I want to see the whole process. For some reason your post didn’t appear in my reader. Oh, and thank you too!!!
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How do you get these amazing close ups? You must be verrrry quiet…on tiptoes…:) I love the intensity of a raptor face. Those eyes and that bill! Wow!
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He is elusive thats for sure and I agree, he is an amazing raptor. Thank you so much and cheers to you!
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Liebste Cindy wunderschöne Vogelbilder super Aufnahmen einfach sehr schön anzusehen einen schönen Tag wünsche ich dir Klaus
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Sie sind so freundlich Klaus! Danke ~
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Fantastic photos. Thanks for sharing
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Thank you Pat for your kind appreciation!
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That’s one serious looking dude. I’d hate to be a mouse or gopher in his neighbourhood.
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Yes!! If I open the door and step outside and they are a 1/2 mile away, I find them in the binocs, and they are looking at me. eerie!!
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Great RT Hawk, Cindy.
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Isn’t he stupendous. Love them!! Thank you~
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Liebste Cindy das sind ja wunderschöne Fotos super sehr schön einen schönen Tag wünsche ich dir Klaus
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Danke Klaus. Ihre Freundlichkeit wird geschatzt!
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