Golden Eagle, pole sitting, on the Hondo Mesa with Vallecito Mountain for a backdrop. I caught a glimpse of what I thought was a hawk from a distance, but grew larger as I closed the distance. I’m not a hundred percent certain it’s a golden but I’m going with it. Thanks for looking. G
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Geraint,
It looks like that hawk I saw crossing the road just North of El Prado the other day with some prey in its talons. Could it be a rough legged? I used to see them every winter in the 80s out on the Hondo mesa
Thanks Jonathan. I sent you a message. I hope you are well. G
Fine looking Bird
It definitely is. Thanks Alison. G
Curious as to location, Vallecito Mtn in the Needle Mtns of the San Juan Range is maybe ten miles from a pole with a wire. ie. smack dab in the middle of the Weminuche area. Is there a Vallecito Mtn in NM? Thanks, Beautiful bird.
Hi Mark, yes we have a Vallecito Mountain here in Taos, just north of Taos and Taos Mountain. Here’s another view. https://geraintsmith.com/gorgeous-moonrise-vallecito-peak/
Thanks Mark. G