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Uploaded: 02/13/07 9:42 PM GMT
Red Tailed Hawk 1
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There is a story behind this upload and next upload of this hawk in which I will relate. Last Tuesday morning as I was walking my dog Hanna along this path at Nature Preserve I spotted this Hawk perched high in tree in bush about 60 yards away with about 50 yards of high grassland between me and bird. So I tied Hanna up and attempted to get closer toy Hawk but he flew away. Next morning I seen him again in same tree and took pictures from where I was but too far away. I was able to confirm that it is a Red Tailed Hawk after putting these pictures in computer and zooming in...but they were not good pictures. So I got the idea that maybe if I got out there and hid in bush before he showed I could get my pictures. So Saturday I got out there at 8:30 AM and hid in bush and he showed about 9:30 but flew over... I guess I was't hidden good enough as these guys have tremendous eyesight. I stayed out there and walked the dog for hour and took some more pitures of songbirds and headed home about 1:30 PM. Only drove about a mile down road when I seen this Hawk perched in tree beside road..so pulled over to shoulder of road and backed up to him, slid over to passenger side of vehicle and rolled down the window and got these shots. If you look closely you can see red blood on his perch and on his claws so I assume got these just after he had lunch. Was shot with Nikon D50 camera fitted with Tamron 70-300 lens set at 300mm. Shutter 1/3200 aperture f/7.1 and ISO 800.

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::ebjo
02/13/07 10:01 PM GMT
Patience always pays off to those who wait. He makes a good portrait.(or she).
Eric
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::fogz
02/13/07 10:13 PM GMT
well that was determination for you Gerry! and you got your reward in the end with this excellent capture! well done! Patti
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.Visitor99
02/13/07 10:49 PM GMT
Great picture. Nice framing.
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.viking_boy
02/13/07 10:55 PM GMT
Shorenuf, there's blood and gore everywhere. Clarity is great in this Gerry. Very cold days are also good for hawking as they will perch in trees and telephone lines and stay there as they are conserving energy by watching the ground for food from a vantage point and not having thier wings exposed to the cold.
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.scorpie
02/13/07 11:11 PM GMT
Well, your determination sure paid off Gerry, two fabulous captures. Into favs they go.
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Why not go out on a limb, that is where the fruit is.... Frank Scully
::mimi
02/14/07 7:07 AM GMT
Yummy! find it fascinating to watch these raptor birds as well as seeing them in still shots! The blue sky provides the perfect background for this beautiful feathered friend of yours. Thanks for your persistence in capturing this to share with us! ;=)
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~mimi~
::MarianaEwa
02/14/07 7:52 AM GMT
This is a fantastic shot Gerry. Perfect in all way and great story too :) Perfect work.
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::LynEve
02/14/07 8:52 AM GMT
Terrific shot Gerry and the story with it - great :) I could do without the blood - but that's nature fer yer :) Congratulations onbeing so persistant - it sure paid off.
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::Anita54
02/14/07 1:22 PM GMT
Oh my Gerry. You really went a long way to give us this beauty. Great story and perfect post with clarity and terrific color. Both posts are amazing. Thanks.
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Please know that I enjoy your work even though I don't always get to comment. I try to look at (and enjoy) all your new posts and always appreciate the time you take to stop in at my gallery as well. Have a happy day ;) Anita
.s0050463
02/14/07 4:19 PM GMT
Really, really good Gerry, I'm really jealous now, This shot is very very good, and what a story, what a photographer must suffer to make such great captures.
Incredebly!
Nick
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::JQ
02/14/07 4:37 PM GMT
Wow, thats an awesome shot,,, all that wandering around and you eventually got him out of the car window!! (aint that typical of life)! :-) grin, nice shot, i hope he had a good lunch!
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::cynlee
02/14/07 7:21 PM GMT
Woiw, I'd have been thrilled to capture one of these and you sure did a great job after your pursuit. I'm glad you didn't give up. It seems like it finally came to you as a reward for your patience.
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::phasmid
02/14/07 9:26 PM GMT
I was just reading on line how to use your car as a bird blind, and I guess the fellow knew what he was talking about. Thanks for the story behind this shot. It makes it all the more interesting to know that your dedication and persistence brought this beauty to us and I personally want to congratulate you and thank you for all that hard work...isn't it great?

:)PJ

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.hippyd
02/15/07 1:04 AM GMT
wow good one those birds are very tricky to get i always move abit closer the take a pic then keep doing it until it flys of but what a great shot you got .
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solita17
02/15/07 3:25 AM GMT
T'rific shot of this beautiful bird. They are much revered by Native Americans. I'm glad your patience finally paid off!
mary
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::tigger3
02/15/07 3:03 PM GMT
Fantastic shot and so glad you were able to get this. I love the story line too. Sandi
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Are we thinking spring yet?.
.dwdharvey
02/17/07 4:25 PM GMT
Beautiful capture with excellent colour and detail, Very Well Done, Don
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::egggray
09/27/07 3:39 PM GMT
Very good capture Gerry, I hope to one day get this close with my 200mm lens. Nice you got him after his lunch. Great detail.
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.gonedigital
04/02/08 10:49 AM GMT
Gorgeous photo. :o)
Well done Gerry you got your bird eventually
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