Was I excited? You bet!! This hawk (?) allowed me to get about 3 feet from it to take photos as it sat on a fence a few blocks from my home. I drove by Saturday morning, thought it was a new statue in the yard, saw it move, stopped the car, leaped out and cautiously approached it. The bird watched me and didn't even make a move toward the red cardinal that unwisely perched nearby.
Amazing what a great photos! I like your new header aswell, so cute, can hardly believe they are all her siblings, so many...
ReplyDeleteAccording to local experts, some ducklings are abandoned and the females accept as part of their brood. Now that's really good mothering!! Photo was taken on Lake Bemedji in Minnesota by an early morning photographer. Pays to get up early for photo shoots!
DeleteYou captured this magnificent creature very well!! : ))
ReplyDeleteIt's looking at you as if trying to decide if you are a tasty morsel Kate ☺ Fantastic shots of this amazing predator, you were so lucky to get this close ✨
ReplyDeleteLucky you. Spectacular closeup.
ReplyDeleteWow, beautiful shots Kate! What a great opportunity.
ReplyDeleteWow! Amazing opportunity and you grabbed it. :) The image is absolutely beautiful Kate.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty!
ReplyDeleteSpectacular pics, Kate!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful shots, Kate! Lucky you!
ReplyDeleteOh wow. Wonderful to see.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing hawks, I am not so lucky with getting them to stay for a photo!
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