Red Tail Surprise

[Darcy Grizzle]

Wow, yesterday I was lucky enough to spend a few hours with a Prairie Falcon in our parking lot at work, which I will post in another thread. Then on the way home today I glanced down a side street & spotted this guy immediately. He was so nice to even let me get out of my car without flying right away & enjoy taking quite a few shots of him. 28 to be exact, but on a quick perusal these are my favorites.

My favorite below

 

[Ben Egbert]

Beautiful birds, and you got him in some great poses.

 

[AlanLichty]

Wow - great set. I like the one with him taking off.

 

[Darcy Grizzle]

Thanks Ben and Alan, I was so jazzed just to be in his presence!

 

[JimFox]

Hey Darcy, these are awesome! That's great that you were able to shoot him again.

 

[Mike Mancil]

An excellent series and I like #3 best, but #2 gave me a chuckle. Was he about to show you his opinion with that foot gesture?

 

[Darcy Grizzle]

An excellent series and I like #3 best, but #2 gave me a chuckle. Was he about to show you his opinion with that foot gesture?

Hahahah, yeah he was saying I am going to punch you if you don't quit taking pics of me! Number 3 is my fave also! thank you!

 

[Martín el Escocés]

Wow, Darcy. Super series! This Red Tail shows such elegance as you capture his show. Well done.

 

[Darcy Grizzle]

Wow, Darcy. Super series! This Red Tail shows such elegance as you capture his show. Well done.

Thank you Martin . I swear I was so very excited. Usually if I see a hawk even 200 yards away and am in my car, I swear they fly as soon as you crack the window, much less walk up right under them. I was blessed to be with him that day for sure.