Swainson’s Hawk in flight, Colorado. I know where they live and nest, but the uncanny scrutiny this male is giving me suggests he knows where I live. Although… I’m pretty sure he could see himself clearly in the large front element on my lens. Thanks for looking. G
6 thoughts on “Swainson’s Hawk In Flight, Colorado”
I suspect he is doing his best to make sure that you don’t know where Mama and the babies are – which is different from your knowing where they are. Stunning shot – such a beautiful bird – since moving here I’ve come to think that they are much ‘prettier’ than red tails.
They appear more precise to me than red-tailed hawks, and in quite an abundance around southern Colorado. Thanks Chris. I hope you are well. G
Really nice detail in his feathers and I do like that he’s staring at you.
This was the shot with his eyes open. A number of other shots were of his nictitating membrane covering. Thanks Ron. G
Wow! Loved this picture.
Thank you Kirsten. Good to hear from you. G