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Uploaded: 11/18/09 2:06 AM GMT
First Winter
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This young Red Tail Hawk is beginning possibly the toughest period of its young life, its first winter. If it can make it to spring it will have a good chance of living a long life. Immature Red Tail Hawks do not have that characteristic red tail. It will appear in later molts. This is possibly a signal to other Red Tails that this bird is not ready to mate and raise young.

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.icedancer
11/18/09 2:23 AM GMT
WOW Garrett, this is a Fabulous close up of this magnificent hawk, superb detail, colour & clarity. He's really beautiful and sure hope this youngster makes it through the rough winter.
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Logun7
11/18/09 2:55 AM GMT
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::0930_23
11/18/09 2:55 AM GMT
So good Garrett. The hawk is gorgeous. Fine detail presented here.

TicK

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.muki7
11/18/09 4:46 AM GMT
A great closeup of this young hawk Garrett. The colour and detail is excellent. A fine job. Saved. I sure hope that's a cooked turkey in Pats avi.

Ed
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::billyoneshot
11/18/09 5:15 AM GMT
I so love your nature shots. I really think you need to work for the nature mags my friend. Beautifully done.
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::allisontaylor
11/18/09 11:26 AM GMT
Oh I agree, excellent details and colors. It may be less colorful than the older hawks, but it has that intense glint down pat already! I love the pose you captured! Saved.
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.gizmo1
11/18/09 7:58 PM GMT
Great photo love the detail in the feathers and the birds beck.
Well done on a great shot.
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::JQ
11/19/09 10:19 AM GMT
he is a beauty. lovely clarity and light, great composition too.
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::egggray
11/19/09 4:19 PM GMT
Oustanding detail, can't wait to get my 400mm. You are a great Wildlife photographer.
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::tealeaves
11/20/09 4:59 AM GMT
An outstanding capture of this young hawk in his natural surroundings, Garrett! Superb details and clarity... love his eye and the deep blue sky!
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.hirschikiss22
11/20/09 5:59 PM GMT
Spectacular shot! He seems to be posing for you! A 10 in the VB from me today for this one!
~Kim
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.Pristine44
11/22/09 9:53 PM GMT
Gorgeous in all respects and the education is good to have .merci!
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.gizmo1
11/24/09 4:58 PM GMT
Very nice shot great detail and lovely natural colurs well done.
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::Jimbobedsel
11/25/09 3:27 AM GMT
Excellent capture. Perfect, in fact.

Jimbob
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::susanlynn
11/25/09 9:38 PM GMT
Fabulous capture Garrett - thank You for sharing.
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