glendann
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| Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2009 12:57 am Post subject: Isn't he a beauty |
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I've been trying to get a picture of this guy for days and today was my chance.He let me get close enough to get his colors.He shined like gold in the sun.
I hope someone can ID this hawk.
He was in the same spot for a long time.Then a pickup came along and away he flew.
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Netty
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I can't ID that bird Glenda, but you sure got some great shots 
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kuntrygal
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You sure looked close to the hawk. Did you climb the pole!  Good shot.
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dooley
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That hawk has been hanging around for a few days. I took some pictures of the same hawk yesterday but haven't uploaded them to see what I have. He sure is beautiful when he flies. dooley
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glendann
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I was right under him kuntrygal.
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The Red-tailed Hawk is the most common in Texas, but there are others too.
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dooley
Texas
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This is not a red-tailed hawk. From the book I have I'd rather say he is a red shouldered hawk but I really can't tell from the pictures. Maybe I'll google it and see if it looks the same. Whatever it is, I like it. dooley
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They're handsome birds. Well done Glendann, those are nice photos. 
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Great photographs Glenda. So glad the bird hung around long enough to get his piccie taken. 
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glendann
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Sjoerd I was looking at the red around his head and the brillant gold on his body more than anything but the best I can remember it had light gray legs.
Thanks for all the great comments.
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kaseylib
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Great pictures...I need some here to take care of my overpopulation of rabbits. They're feasting on a lot of my shrubbery again this winter!
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