Claiming Territory

© Jim Baines

Claiming Territory

Uploaded: March 03, 2013

Description

Red-tailed Hawk
Buteo jamaicensis

This is probably the most common hawk in North America. If you've got sharp eyes you'll see several individuals on almost any long car ride, anywhere. I recently saw more Red-tails on one day than I have seen in my entire life while traversing Texas 7 between I-35 and I-45. Red-tailed hawks soar above open fields, slowly turning circles on their broad, rounded wings. Other times you'll see them atop fence posts or telephone poles, eyes fixed on the ground to catch the movements of a mouse or rabbit, or simply waiting out the cold weather before climbing a thermal updraft into the sky. The red tail is best seen from the top side.



Comments

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe March 03, 2013

Excellent capture Jim! #1517440

Michelle Alton March 03, 2013

Just saw one yesterday, in fact. And I do recall seeing many of them on poles in Texas. Nice capture in the sunlight! #10595058

Tammy Espino March 03, 2013

Excellent, not as good as my hummer, but excellent!! :)
#10595302

Colette M. Metcalf March 04, 2013

Awesome capture!!! #10595708

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic March 04, 2013

Super capture, my friend!! Sorry I have not been on as much! All is well, just busy. Still learning the camera...:) I want to get a nice lens for a wedding. I am leaning towards the 85mm.....have you heard pros and cons? #10595959

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