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Red Shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

Description:

Beautiful red chest and fairly large bird. I tried to keep the deer out of the pictures as much as possible because it was in a state of deterioration and caked with mud and not a pleasant part of the picture, but I have to keep it real here. I had a hard time trying to figure which picture to use as the lead. He/she was a great model - not intimidated by me at all. These birds usually go after live prey. Not sure why this guy decided to dine on carrion. He/she looked healthy enough.

Notes:

Driving down a very fast moving road, I spotted a group of turkey buzzards feasting on a deer carcass. I wanted to stop, but I just thought I'd catch them on the way back. When I made my way back about 30 minutes later, there was only one bird picking at the poor deer and it wasn't black. After u-turning and pulling over, this guy wasn't the least bit concerned with me - I even got out of my car and he didn't fly away. I looked up and buzzards were on the power lines and in the trees, but well away from this guy.

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23 Comments

KatCuff
KatCuff 11 years ago

changed mission to Raptors of North America

KatCuff
KatCuff 11 years ago

Thanks!!

rutasandinas
rutasandinas 11 years ago

Espectacular felicidades bellas imágenes

Braelei
Braelei 12 years ago

Great series! By the comparative size I would lean toward this being a female. Quite a light color morph, too... great color!

KatCuff
KatCuff 12 years ago

Thanks Rachael!

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 12 years ago

Kat cuff look at this spotting.
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/707...
i love this spotting and story behind it, The spotter does not show up any more though.

RachaelB
RachaelB 12 years ago

Great story, amazing pics!

KatCuff
KatCuff 12 years ago

Oh wow Emma! I would have been crying for my camera!

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 12 years ago

I saw one flying over the open space with a snake! It was quite amazing!

KatCuff
KatCuff 12 years ago

Thanks Christy!

ChristyHolland
ChristyHolland 12 years ago

Wonderful series!! What a feast!

KatCuff
KatCuff 12 years ago

Thanks Trapsuutjie!

Trapsuutjie
Trapsuutjie 12 years ago

Great photo's!

KatCuff
KatCuff 12 years ago

He's been added to the project of Hunters & Animal Food Habits. http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8463...

KatCuff
KatCuff 12 years ago

Thank all of you for the kudos! This guy made my day by posing for me.

Gerardo Aizpuru
Gerardo Aizpuru 12 years ago

Wonderful series Kat

chebeagueschool
chebeagueschool 12 years ago

We loved this spotting and all your photos

MaryEvans2
MaryEvans2 12 years ago

Wonderful photos and spotting.

SusanEllison
SusanEllison 12 years ago

wow great capture

KatCuff
KatCuff 12 years ago

I always try to have my camera with me. I almost missed this guy. Glad I was prepared.

Maria dB
Maria dB 12 years ago

Great spotting! Good to have a camera on hand all the time.

KatCuff
KatCuff 12 years ago

Thanks Karen!

KarenL
KarenL 12 years ago

Lovely series Kat!

KatCuff
Spotted by
KatCuff

Austin, Texas, USA

Spotted on Feb 13, 2012
Submitted on Feb 14, 2012

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