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Monday, February 23, 2015

Big Red

When I got home today I heard a commotion and looked to where the sounds were coming from. A couple of crows were harassing a big old red tailed hawk. He just shrugged them off in annoyance and sure enough they became bored and moved on. I ran in to get my camera and luckily enough he was still in the same spot.


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10 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2015 at 8:35 PM

    Splendid Serendipity !

    - G.

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  2. HibernationFebruary 24, 2015 at 6:50 AM

    Question, is that a red tail, or a broad shouldered hawk? They are amazing pictures - I love on the third one seeing the foot and talon coming over that branch... Would not pay to be a mouse or squirrel in his field of view would it!

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    1. RM LytleFebruary 24, 2015 at 11:46 AM

      Thank you,
      I assume you mean broad winged, and having taken a better look I think that's what it is.

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    2. HibernationFebruary 24, 2015 at 5:59 PM

      That's correct, broad winged! I always want to say broad shouldered :)..Very similar looking birds... One tried to get the chickens in our coop a couple years ago, it was hysterical watching it try to figure out how to get in - it couldnt though and eventually it went on it's way. Very cool birds.

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  3. Bill TrussellFebruary 24, 2015 at 7:02 AM

    RM
    Truly a majestic bird, in it's own right---crows are a annoying----thanks for sharing

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    1. RM LytleFebruary 24, 2015 at 11:48 AM

      Thank you,
      crows may not be the most attractive of creatures, but they are intelligent and still deserve respect.

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  4. CliffFebruary 24, 2015 at 7:44 AM

    GREAT views of a wonderful creature. Thanks for the experience.
    Tie, write and photo on...

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  5. RI brook troutFebruary 24, 2015 at 1:03 PM

    Awesome bird! Glad he stayed put for you

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