Panics the snow geese (Click/tap to enlarge),
driving them high in the sky,
into protective formation over The Salton Sea in Southern California.
When the threat passes,
the geese return,
to feast and float.
Smart Snow Birds,
head south for the winter,
to loaf in the sun,
and play in the sea.
They only fly north when the sun comes out!
Cheers to you from the sun loving snow geese at The Salton Sea~
Note: I am guessing the predating raptor is a Harrier Hawk, but welcome correction if wrong.
in flight over The Salton Sea in Southern California. (Click/tap to enlarge)
A pair in breeding plumage,
reflecting fragile,
flying beauty.
We continue to be deluged,
by blessed rain and snow,
with still more forecasted.
Salton Sea is cleaner and fuller than I have ever seen,
making the wintering birds happy.
They are ready now,
for the arduous flight north to breed.
Cheers to you from The Salton Sea~
Harris Hawks lift off from my glove,
soar straight up in the sky to fly,
and land precisely back with Jim.
Flying hawks is incredible.
Lethal precision hunters,
they are woe to birdies in the sky,
and critters fleeing on the ground.
They are savage beauties,
and magnificent creatures.
Cheers to you from the Harris Hawks~
