He was so big that I was able to see him very clearly, even though he was so far away. This time I saw him better than the camera did. The only reason I'm even showing you this not so good photo is because I wanted you to be able to at least see something.
As soon as I saw this hawk land, the forest seemed to come alive! I heard all sorts of birds begin chirping and squawking. There was one kind in particular that sounded exactly like a squirrel. None of the other animals seemed to want to welcome this big bird into the forest. Imagine that!
None of this lasted for very long though. When I moved to get a little closer for a better shot, the hawk jumped into the air and flew off to my left. He quickly soared over the trees and was soon out of the forest. I hoped he would stop again, or at least circle back, but he was gone. I guess he was just stopping for a rest.
I imagine a lot of the other forest creatures are not too happy with a hawk in the neighborhood, Ratty...they probably are looking for a place to to hide when one is around so I'm sure they were relieved when he took off!!!
ReplyDeleteVery cool shot of the hawk, good catch Ratty. We have a lot of them that like to hunt in the fields behind our house, they are amazing birds to see. Maybe you will get a second chance with this one. If this was a really large hawk it was probably a she instead of a he. I just recently did a little research on one I saw a couple of weeks ago and found that usually the female is larger than the male.
ReplyDeleteWow!!! That is one huge bird!
ReplyDeleteYou're lucky to capture a picture of the hawk..It is really something to see.
ReplyDeleteI have not kept any hawk in my camera. It maybe too big to be loaded inside.
ReplyDeleteHow big is your camera?
I think any time one can get a picture of a hawk with a regular camera that it is great. nice silhouette of the beak too.
ReplyDeleteVery nice shot!
ReplyDeleteOh yes... it's so thrilling to see a bird of prey all of a sudden.
ReplyDeleteTwo weeks ago, I was in the kitchen as my son ran into the other room, came back with my camera, and said: 'I think there is a sparrow-hawk in the appletree!'.
And indeed there was. Because I wasn't using a tripod for my DSLR with 300 mm tele, the pic wasn't anything special, but all the same, I treasure it.
In the summer I always see a ton of these guys but it's always when I'm driving and don't have the chance to stop and try and get a picture.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great picture of a hawk. Yup, other birds really don't like those hawks. I have seen some little birds all gang up and chase a hawk which is quite funny to watch. They are such bad birds but pretty.
ReplyDeleteI'd be nervous too if I were the other animals there.
ReplyDeleteHawks are awesome to see, aren't they? But they are camera shy...I can only take far away pictures of them and use the zoom.
Hawks are beautiful birds to see. All the other critters make noise to warn each other. Can you blame them? Ha! Most of them would be a good morsel for that hawk. I'm surprised you didn't see the crows going after him. The crows here are the biggest noise makers when a hawk is around. Glad you got to see him Ratty and they are awesome when they fly off.
ReplyDeleteHope next time you can catch closer and clearer pic of the eagle Ratty :)
ReplyDeleteThis is one of those times when I'm sure those other forest creatures were happy that you invaded their turf! Your presence chased away a creature that views them as prey. My human loves hawks and likes hearing their cries - even though we live in the city, they come around to check things out sometimes - but they make me nervous. I always hope there are no small kittens around when I hear that distinctive shriek.
ReplyDeleteNo doubt this hawk was scanning the horizon for a meal. The park was almost one squirrel short of a park full of rodents!
ReplyDeleteWas this a red tail hawk?
Bill;www.wildramblings.com