On a walk this morning I encountered an adult Red-tailed Hawk that was standing on and trying to hold down what I think was a snake. Though I never saw the actual snake, I could tell by the actions of the Red-tailed Hawk that is probably what it was, and the snake got away. These are a few images I took while observing from a distance. Images were taken on July 28, 2015.
Red-tailed Hawk holding down a snake
Red-tailed Hawk holding down a snake
Red-tailed Hawk holding down a snake
Red-tailed Hawk holding down a snake
Red-tailed Hawk holding down a snake
Red-tailed Hawk holding down a snake
Red-tailed Hawk
Juvenile Red-winged Blackbirds above harassing the Red-tailed Hawk
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-tailed Hawk
Juvenile Red-winged Blackbirds above harassing the Red-tailed Hawk
Really gorgeous photos, Jim, with gorgeous lighting and crispness! Powerful!
gorgeous! thanks so much for sharing!
Wonderful pics and Thanks a million for sharing.
Thanks for sharing the beauty of nature with us again!
Excellent Jim!! So beautiful!
It’s always a pleasure to see your photos. Gorgeous hawk, I hope that it was able to get breakfast somewhere else.
Wow Jim, fantastic shots. I do love raptors. I almost felt sorry for the chipmunk. My wife wouldn’t agree as they dig up her bulbs. Wonder if you have had any luck with piliated woodpeckers?