This week's skywatch post is of a red-shoulder hawk. I took this photo on New Years Day just a few miles from the house. I've seen quite a few of these hawks around lately. This particular hawk was overlooking a vacant field, probably looking for field mice to munch on.
Here's a 'cool fact' feature from Cornell's All-About Birds website about red-shoulders:
The Red-shouldered Hawk is divided into five subspecies. The four eastern forms contact each other, but the West Coast form is separated from the eastern forms by 1600 km (1000 mi). The northern form is the largest. The form in very southern Florida is the palest, having a gray head and very faint barring on the chest.
Happy skywatching!
Great shot. We see hawks every once in awhile around Tulsa. LOL one day we were driving done the street and one flew by carrying a squirel. Flew right by the truck window. Scared me to death. Hope you have a great week.
ReplyDeleteFantastic pictures!
ReplyDeleteWe have red shouldered hawks here in northwest Florda and i love t see them, just like this, like they're patiently waiting for something to show up.
ReplyDeleteHandsome fellow. Great photos - thanks for skywatching with us.
ReplyDeleteHe looks beautiful against that blue sky! Great photo! Glad you visited me - I will be following you!
ReplyDeleteHe is beautiful. So strong and confident looking.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos, fantastic captures! It's great to see these guys on pictures, something I don't do well!
ReplyDeleteThat's a "cool fact" feature to know as well...
Awesome post!
~Michele~
Mountain Retreat
Great photo...I love that the sky is one color and the bird just stands out...
ReplyDeletehappy skywatch
Haaawwwwwkk! Kingly! I love em - Hawks, Eagles, Vultures.... Can't you grow 'em? LOL! I wish I could.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos,thanks for showing it.
ReplyDeleteNice bird blog you have. I don't get to see Red-shouldered Hawks around here much, so its nice to get reacquainted with one from your photos.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful bird!
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Great shot of the hawk with the very blue sky in the background.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot Alan! I never have a camera available when I see hawks. Although that's usually when I'm driving around.
ReplyDeleteHe's quite impressive looking, isn't he. Great catch.
ReplyDeleteWell captured - on his perch Alan.
ReplyDeleteGreat Shots, happy sky(bird)watching!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shot of a handsome bird!
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