red tail hawk
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red tail hawk

steve rossi

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3400/358 ... 322c5e.jpg  in this picture you can see the mother in the background, she just brought food to the young one`s.
When we got there we could the male and female hunting, about a half later she showed up with a kill.
She just brought it the nest and left the three young ones to tear it apart themselve`s
Here is a pic of the mother ,after she fed them she perched about three feet above nest.  http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2466/358 ... ce5b04.jpg
Here`s a pic showing all three on the nest.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3316/358 ... 36b8_b.jpg
« Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 PM by steve rossi »


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Great pictures Steve  :D
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steve rossi

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Thanks Misty
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Excellent capture Steve you must be happy to come accross such a wonderful seen!
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"To be a better nature photographer, be a better naturalist.The more you know about nature,the more you will see to photograph. Develop a deeper compassion for the world around us, and live by an ethic of concern for the subject matter."

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steve rossi

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Thanks Colin ,We had been watching these birds back in Feb. I saw the male mount the female Feb. 26 so I knew they would be nesting nearby, ounce we located the nest we stayed clear for a couple of months as not to disturb them and now when we approach the nest they act like we are not there.
As we follow the development of the young ones I will post pictures, it would be great to get some shots of them getting ready to leave the nest.
When these last shots were taken we could see both parents hunting and about 20 min. later she showed up at the nest with something, couldn`t tell what it was but all three tore at it.
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That's great Steve, love the way you are respecting them and giving them space...you will be rewarded with more amazing photos for sure...keep sharing!
« Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 PM by Niloc »
"To be a better nature photographer, be a better naturalist.The more you know about nature,the more you will see to photograph. Develop a deeper compassion for the world around us, and live by an ethic of concern for the subject matter."

John Shaw


Photoman

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Nice pics, Good work.

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loved the photos

what beautiful birds!


Egret

tks for sharing :)
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JimmyM

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Great photos and interesting story line

Thanks for sharing,
JimmyM
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