Diurnal Raptors – Page 13 – Feathered Photography

A Distant Merlin

And my (very good) excuse for such a brief post this morning.

Same Kestrel, Same Perch, Different Day, Different Behavior

This handsome male is a confirmed creature of habit, just like me.

Rough-legged Hawk In Flight, Finally

And fighting lunacy with lunacy… using birds.

Rough-legged Hawk Stretching At Sunrise

I guess I’m becoming a little more tolerant of unnatural perches.

A Couple Of Rough-legged Hawks From Yesterday Morning

Beautiful warm light can make me overlook some shortcomings.

Male American Kestrel In A Variety Of Poses

And a Rough-legged Hawk thrown in for good measure.

Rough-legged Hawk Inspecting His Belly

A photo that messes with my head.

Some Recent Birds

Five photos, five species.

Northern Harrier Takeoff From A Tumbleweed Perch

I haven’t been able to get any new harrier photos I like for a very long time but yesterday morning this one came through for me.

Rufous Male Red-tailed Hawk Taking Off With Prey (or carrion?)

I found him again yesterday morning and this time he was already enjoying breakfast when I arrived.

Male American Kestrel Posing In Side Light

Side light can be a challenge but sometimes nature comes to the rescue.

Northern Harrier – Twelve Years Ago Today

One takeoff shot and one flight shot. I think the takeoff posture I captured is pretty special, even if I did bugger it up.

Birds Being Birds At Farmington Bay WMA Yesterday

Including interesting strategy, fighting and being just plain uncooperative.

My First Rough-legged Hawk(s) Of The Year

Three of them within minutes of each other.

Recently I Found The Male Rufous Red-tailed Hawk Again

And when he took off he was kind enough to demonstrate a flight posture that some folks misinterpret.

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