Tag: rough legged hawk
An Unusually Handsome Male Rough-legged Hawk
Crystal clear air, sunny skies, cold temps, fairly remote country and several raptor species to photograph – yesterday was a good day to be alive.
Rough-legged Hawk On Rabbit Prey
A wild hawk on wild prey in a natural setting so I like the primeval mood of the photo.
Red-tailed Hawk, Rough-legged Hawk, American Kestrels And Bald Eagles – Raptors Need Elevated Hunting Perches
For raptors in particular hunting and roosting perches are close to essential but these days they’re at a premium at Farmington Bay WMA. And the situation is rapidly deteriorating.
Rough-legged Hawk Perched And In Flight
Rough-legged Hawk – Still A Work In Progress
Rough-legged Hawk Taking Off
Some Recent Avian Potpourri
Food For Thought, And For Raptors
An attempt to quantify the beneficial effects of raptors in rodent control. Gimme some numbers please!
Rough-legged Hawk – The (very) Big Yawn
Trying To Turn A Piss-poor Day Into A Positive and Productive One
By yesterday morning after so many days of being stuck at home because of crappy weather and light I’d developed a near-terminal case of cabin fever.
Rough-legged Hawk Takeoff And Flight Series
As a bird photographer I’m usually cussing the wind but yesterday morning I was grateful for a stiff breeze.
My First Rough-legged Hawk Of The Season
Recently I’ve seen several “roughies” at a distance but they were only tiny specks in my viewfinder or flying away from me. Finally, yesterday morning this adult male took pity on me.
Rough-legged Hawks
In my view Rough-legged Hawks are spectacularly handsome raptors whether perched or in flight, even in poor light.
