buteo jamaicensis – Page 13 – Feathered Photography

This Is What Can Happen When A Red-tailed Hawk Nest Is Blown Down

The shortsightedness and thoughtlessness of mankind aren’t the only threats to nesting birds. Natural events can play a role too.

Red-tailed Hawk Takeoff And Flight Series

I believe this to be the male of the Red-tailed Hawk pair I’ve been following since early spring.

A Grumpy-looking Red-tailed Hawk…

to match my mood.

Mating Red-tailed Hawks And A First Look At The Resulting Chicks

Yesterday morning I was able to get my first glimpse of the chicks of the nesting Red-tailed Hawks I’ve been watching since early spring.

Red-tailed Hawk In Flight Over A Hillside

This is the male of the nesting pair of Red-tailed Hawks I’ve been photographing recently.

Red-tailed Hawk Leaving The Nest (4 shot series)

I think these rugged cliffs are an ideal setting for nesting Red-tailed Hawks.

Red-tailed Hawk In A Twisting Takeoff

Raptor takeoffs are always interesting to watch but when the bird is facing one direction but twists to fly off in another it adds an even more dynamic element to the takeoff posture.

Red-tailed Hawk In Flight

I love photographing raptors in flight.

Red-tailed Hawk With A “Slice” To Be Proud Of

For raptor enthusiasts a “slice” has nothing to do with golf.

Red-tailed Hawk Pair At The Nest

This industrious pair has been refurbishing their nest for weeks.

Red-tailed Hawk In Flight (2 versions of the same image)

I believe this is the male of a nesting pair of Red-tailed Hawks I photographed yesterday in northern Utah.

Red-tailed Hawks – Makin’ Babies

Recently I semi-promised not to post any more Red-tailed Hawks for a while but when sex is involved promises are often broken. Today’s post is no exception.