Rough-legged Hawk – Sometimes The Prey Bites Back, Even In Flight
When Rough-legged Hawks dive on prey they can appear to hit the ground so hard they vicariously rattle my teeth and I almost expect them to bounce on impact.
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Preening Rough-legged Hawk
I can often thank the uropygial gland of birds for providing me with some interesting poses.
Rough-legged Hawk In An Unusual Preening Pose
The more I study this photo the more I get out of it. I’ve tried to interpret what I’m seeing as accurately as I can but I may or may not have it right.
Eight Of My Favorite Rough-legged Hawk Photos
This is the time of year I start to get antsy about the return of the Rough-legged Hawks.
Rough-legged Hawk Kiting In The Wind
I spent more time with this Rough-legged Hawk than I have with any other raptor in flight.
Preening Rough-legged Hawk – The Rest Of The Story
Rough-legged Hawk In A Delightful Preening Pose
Rough-legged Hawk In Flight With Prey
Rough-legged Hawk Takeoff Series
Rough-legged Hawk – A Successful Hunting Trip Documented From Beginning To End
Rough-legged Hawk Leaving And Returning From A Hunting Trip
Some of my posts are heavy on words and light on photos. This one is just the opposite.
Sexing (and identifying juvenile) Rough-legged Hawks
The Rough-legged Hawk is our only buteo that exhibits true sexual dimorphism so adults can be sexed based on plumage.
Rough-legged Hawk In Flight – A Matter Of Taste
A Turkey Disguised As A Rough-legged Hawk (a photographic enigma)
I almost didn’t have a turkey to post for Thanksgiving but this Rough-legged Hawk saved the day.
Rough-legged Hawk With Jackrabbit Prey
Even though this may not be a “pretty” shot it’s photos like this that stir my soul because all of its elements are natural and the prey gives us a glimpse of the rawness of nature (and apologies for the premature email for this post last night).