Immature Redtail by Cosine
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Description
So I'm cruising slowly around the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge looking for cute ducks or Bald Eagles or swans, and this Redtail Hawk swoops down and perches on a fencepost not 10 feet from the car, and he's even on my side! :-) In three minutes I took about 30 shots, most of them pretty good, if I say so myself.
The Redtail is by far the most common hawk in North America; in fact, in Oregon if you see a hawk you assume it's a Redtail unless someone proves that it isn't. The tail is white underneath, red above. If you see on flying above in good light, you'll know where he got his name, as the red shows through and the tail fairly glows red.
* Size: 45-65 cm (18-26 in)
* Wingspan: 114-133 cm (45-52 in)
* Weight: 690-1460 g (24.36-51.54 ounces)
I think this guy was immature because of the amount of white in his plumage, but he was by no means a small bird. I was very impressed and very happy that he honored me with his presence.
Thanks for stopping by and any comments.
Comments (42)
thevolunteer
What a wonderful story. He looks so regal. Beautiful capture. And beautiful bird. Aloha
DarkStormCrow
Great cappture and beautuful bird, excellent..
MrsLubner
Your best ever! I'm gasping at the beauty, the clarity, and the magnificent softness in color both in it and around it makes it so very appealing. Stellar!
Ceyzpurplestang
Amazing capture and what a beautiful bird!
fractalinda
May be "immature" but he sure is a proud and handsome fella. Beautiful detailed shot.
Flannelman
Glad this bird posed for you. An exceptional photograph. ;-)
barbdennist
What a magnificent shot of this guy! You should be proud indeed. And those talons look like they could do some serious damage. This is one of your best shots ever of birds.
amlondono
Excellent photo of this beautiful bird ! Ana
junge1
A wonderful close-up Dennis. Excellent detail. As to your comment about Redtails the same holds true in Arizona. My mentor in field investigations of claimed water uses for the adjudication of waterrights always told me 'when in doubt call it a Redtail', and 9 out of 10 times he was right, Sig...
junior_2004
A difficult task to catch such a rare beauty. Excellent details and composition for a wild life photography.
stuart83
Superb capture Dennis, stunning pose
Juliette.Gribnau
wow.. that's a beauty !
ledwolorz
WOW.Beautiful bird and amazing shot.
durleybeachbum
A stunning portrait!
danob
Thats a superb shot of this Hawk Bravo one of your best
MikeB
Excellent capture of this beautiful predator. I just love it when nature cooperates!!
timtripp
WOW!
CavalierLady
Congratulations, Dennis!! Your best shot ever, and this makes up for all those many times when you just get the camera up into position and are in the process of focusing, and they go and fly off on you! :)) Superb image, he is a beauty!
FractalFactor
Did you get a release from your model? Wonderful capture!!
skit800
What a gorgeous capture! I love the detail!
rockstrider
Excellent details - a superb capture!
Charberry
A beautiful capture! What an amazing bird. ;o) Love this image.
Firesnuffer
Gorgeous shot! (and you got his feet in there also, LOL) I,ve never seen a Red Tail around here, though they are supposed to be here all the time, but I'm still hopeful. Wonderful detail and you caught him in a great pose!!
StandsInAwe
well done
kansas
Lucky you! Wonderful capture of the handsome fellow.
rainbows
An outstanding capture of this magnificent Hawk. A superbly detailed work, Dennis. Diane.
wingnut55
a fine portrait. Redtails may be common, but i think such cooperation is rare ?
Hedepo
You are sl lucky with allthe different birds in your area!!! This is a real beauty, proud and capturred with a lot of expression!! Very, very well done!! Have a nice evening Henk
stick
Where I work there is a pair of them and they are beautiful, also there is a pair of perigren falcons that have been here for about 6 years now. Awesome birds.
DCLEW2
WOW Beautiful shot!