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Buteo Jamaicensis (immature)
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Buteo Jamaicensis (immature)
This immature Red Tailed Hawk fell from a nest in our back yard prematurely. My sons and I made an artifical nest out of a sawed-off milk crate, lashed it to a branch in a flowering crab tree near the nest tree (the nest he fell from is in an oak about 50 feet off the ground), and lined the crate with cedar boughs. After two days, the adults began bringing food to BOTH nests (one babe in each). A successful intervention.As of today, it appears that my young friend has flown.
It will be interesting to see how close he lets me get after having found his wings.
© Steven W. Lepak
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Ann Coates
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member since: 8/21/2008
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What a beauty, he is getting big. Gorgeous colouring and light here.
6/8/2011 11:13:44 AM
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Ann Coates
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Oh, that is so exciting. Fantastic ending. Let's hope he hangs around for a bit so you can have some more photographic opportunities.
6/8/2011 3:21:15 PM
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Karen Celella
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member since: 7/11/2007
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Fantastic story and capture, Steven. I'll be checking for updates.
6/11/2011 5:51:59 AM
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Jane Hirst
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member since: 5/5/2007
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Wonderful portrait......and a wonderful story. Happy Father's Day to you..what a great experience to share with your boys. Take care.
6/19/2011 7:52:51 AM
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Steven W. Lepak
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member since: 4/22/2006
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Thanks Ann, Karen & JANE for your kind comments. Here he is in the artificial nest box we made for him. It really was a great experience for my kids (and me too). Best Regards, Steven
6/19/2011 8:24:59 AM
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