Birding Dude: Today's Photos - Sharp-shinned Hawk...

Friday, February 24, 2012

Today's Photos - Sharp-shinned Hawk...

Today a Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus), decided to hang out in the backyard all day long. Despite the rain and wind, I decided to practice digiscoping and videoscoping him as he hunted House Sparrows. Here are a few shots - all digiscoped. Some softer than I would have liked, but the wind and obstructions did not make it easy. I'll post a video of him later.

Tags:

Backyard Birds,

Sharp-shinned Hawk

7 comments:

eileeninmd said...: Wow, awesome series! Happy Birding!; February 25, 2012 at 6:19 AM
Julie G. said...: He certainly is a handsome fellow. Great captures! Wonderful feather detail.; February 25, 2012 at 1:56 PM
Gene Vermillion said...: Wonderful photographs that show the hawk's real beauty. Thanks.; February 25, 2012 at 4:51 PM
Unknown said...: Love the photos and the feather detail Andrew! Send him over here. I have quite a few house sparrow to spare.; February 26, 2012 at 2:57 PM
Unknown said...: Hope he got his fill of house sparrows, nom,nom.. Great series!; February 26, 2012 at 5:38 PM
Dan Huber said...: Fantastic shots Andrew; February 27, 2012 at 7:24 PM
Scott Simmons said...: Fantastic shots!; February 27, 2012 at 10:28 PM