And, it may not be as colorful as other parts of the country, but there is something I am always looking forward to seeing.
That is the return of the Rough-legged Hawks.
They spend their summers breeding above and in the area of the Arctic Circle. When it starts to get too cold there, they head to the northern parts of the United States...and one of those parts is central Oregon.
The first Rough-legged Hawk I ever saw was perched on a fence post about 20 feet from me. It was a magnificent bird, a large bird and I didn't have a camera at the time. Since then I have acquired a camera, but haven't seen a Rough-legged Hawk in a similar position.
Below are the some of the shots I have gotten of these beautiful hawks. All were distance shots, but one of these days, I'll get that shot of the bird 20 feet away from me I so desire.
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11 comments:
Very impressive. I have only seen them very very high up when they are migrating. Nice photos.
Oh wow - amazing captures. The bird in flight is superb - and what a beautiful blue sky! Loved this post, there is something wonderfully uplifting about these photos. :)
I love these birds! I always look forward to winter when I can see more in my area.
I have a picture of a rough legged hawk on my other blog...only I didn't know what it was till we contacted Cornells all about birds...I don't think they are that common in Indiana but I am not sure.
These are good shots, I think.
Very nice!
Awesome photos of the hawks, they are wonderful birds to see. thanks for sharing your critters.
They are gorgeous! Love that second shot!
beautiful captures!
You might not have got the shot you wanted yet but I would still say those are great captures.
What a beautiful bird, as close as you like or not these are great photos.
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Great shot, especially capturing the hawk in flight! You must have a really quick hand - the photo is so sharp!
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