Red-tailed Hawk Flight Series

When this Red-tailed Hawk actually took flight TOWARDS me, it was so unexpected that I almost panicked. I picked up the bird fairly early as it took flight (shots #1 and #2). Then I lost focus for a moment but was able to get it back again as the bird came closer (shots #3, #4, and #5). After shot #5, I lost focus again, but this time I think the bird may have been too close for my focus setting. Pretty exciting to get an opportunity like this and to not completely blow it!

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16 thoughts on “Red-tailed Hawk Flight Series”

    1. Thanks Karen! It sure is a good wingspan; makes me excited for hawkwatch this year, it will be hear before you know it (less than a month). Matt

  4. Nice shots I think that hawk was planning on eating you. Didn’t have your mickey mouse ears on did you?
    I enjoy your adventures.
    Ralph Tabor

    1. Ha ha, no mouse ears here.Thanks so much Ralph, I’m glad you are enjoying the blog. Hope to get up your way some day soon. Matt

  8. Fine array of photos Matt! Your heart must have been pumping as it close!!

    Scotty

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