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Published: 2007-09-18 13:54:31 +0000 UTC; Views: 643; Favourites: 16; Downloads: 16
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Close up of head detailsJuvenile wild sharp shinned hawk captured as she was hunting for tasty sparrows in my backyard
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Comments: 15
Zarafa [2007-09-23 00:14:47 +0000 UTC]
I have never seen a shot like this on a wild bird before. Just unbelievably amazing. How privileged were you to have a raptor in your own yard and so close? Amazing. I am very envious!
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willster [2007-09-19 06:49:44 +0000 UTC]
excellent detail and focus
another beautiful close-up
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Wessonnative [2007-09-19 01:44:05 +0000 UTC]
Although raptors are widely regarded as pests, they are gorgeous birds, and this image shows clearly enhances their beauty. This is simply a stunning capture. As much as I hate to see hawks preying on songbirds, I can't help but marvel at their beauty. Outstanding capture!
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Sonny2005 In reply to Wessonnative [2007-09-19 12:28:36 +0000 UTC]
aww how can any one think these as pests.. they are soo beautiful!! besides this little beauty was a juvenile and was having a hard time catching anything specially with me following her around for a wee while
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Wessonnative In reply to Sonny2005 [2007-09-20 01:42:32 +0000 UTC]
They are definitely gorgeous. I had a female juvenile Cooper's Hawk perched on the patio last winter, and it was possible to get very close and peer at her through the window. She was a beauty.
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Sonny2005 In reply to Wessonnative [2007-09-20 01:49:34 +0000 UTC]
this young one let me and hubby about a 1.5m and still didnt move and was sitting funny, making me think she was injured so i kept eye on her for the few hours she flew quite well making me happy
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Wessonnative In reply to Sonny2005 [2007-09-20 01:53:14 +0000 UTC]
That's amazing. Most of the hawks in my area won't let people get nearly that close. You were given a special treat, that's for sure!
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faeriecrone [2007-09-18 21:35:08 +0000 UTC]
gorgeous colors and shot ... poor little sparrow
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Sonny2005 In reply to faeriecrone [2007-09-19 12:27:27 +0000 UTC]
Ahh Kath all apart of mother nature , besides a juvenile bird she didn't get any for the few hours i haunted her...lol
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