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Don't Think I Don't See You.

I glanced out the back door and spotted a red-shouldered hawk (Buteo lineatus) perched on a limb, eyeing my bird feeders like a feathered predator on surveillance duty. Gives “bird feeders” a whole new meaning, doesn’t it? I grabbed my camera and started snapping—but the hawk took off, and that’s when I realized there was no SD card in the camera. I fixed that blunder, then Charlie and I sat outside for a bit, hoping the hawk might return. To our surprise, it did—something I wished for but didn’t actually expect. The funny part? A bunch of pigeons loitered on the roof of my little garage, completely unfazed. Maybe they know the hawk can’t catch them.

#hawk #RedShoulderedHawk

"A red-shouldered hawk (Buteo lineatus) grips a rugged tree branch with talons that look as if they could carve the wind. The bird faces the viewer directly, eyes sharp and piercing—glinting with the kind of intensity found only in apex predators. Its hooked beak is open, mid-call or mid-breath, lending a sense of immediacy and voice to this still moment.

The plumage is a rich mosaic of warm browns and pale creams, dappled and streaked like forest sunlight broken through leaves. Reddish hues accent the shoulders, lending this raptor its name, while dark bands paint its tail in crisp, horizontal strokes. The feathers ripple with texture—layered and fine—like armor crafted by nature’s most meticulous artisan.

The backdrop fades into soft greens and blurred foliage, allowing the hawk to dominate the scene with silent authority. It’s a portrait of wild elegance—poised, primal, and utterly commanding." - Copilot

📍 Irvine, CA
🗓️ December 11, 2024
📷 Sony a7iii, Canon FD 300mm f/4 L w/ FD Extender 2x-A, 1/1600th, ISO 250

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A red-shouldered hawk perched on the arm of a tall freeway light pole against a pale gray sky. The hawk's brown and white speckled feathers are clearly visible as it sits atop the light fixture, which extends diagonally across the image.

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A hawk perched on a dead rat on the ground, showcasing its sharp talons and keen gaze.

On my afternoon walk, I thought I saw one of the plastic predator bird statues on a suburban fence. Wrong. It was an actual hawk, probably waiting for a rabbit to appear.

I'm guessing from size and color it is a red-shouldered hawk. Also, there is a deciduous forest and river nearby - their favorite haunt.

#WildlifeWednesday #Hawk #RedShoulderedHawk #Bird

A large bird on a metal-capped fencepost on a brown wooden fence with trees in the background. The bird's back is to the viewer and its head is facing to the left, but turned nearly directly at the viewer. Feathers are dark brown, but there are white outlines and stripes and a horizontal white line across the tail. At the shoulder is a hint of rufous coloration in a shoulder patch and a yellowish tinge below the neck area.

🌎 Red-shouldered hawk (Buteo lineatus) #NorthAmericanBirds | #RedShoulderedHawk #ButeoLineatus | #Hawks #Buzzards #HawkFamily #BuzzardFamily #BirdsOfPrey 📷: Photo by peteyp8🦜 #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌎 Red-shouldered hawk (Buteo lineatus)

The red-shouldered hawk is a medium-sized bird of prey found in North America. It has distinctive reddish-brown shoulders and a barred pattern on its underparts. Known for its piercing call, this hawk prefers wooded habitats near water sources where it hunts small mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. It is an agile flier and builds its nest in the canopy of trees. The Red-shouldered hawk plays an important role in controlling rodent populations and is considered a symbol of healthy ecosystems. Five subspecies are recognised.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by peteyp8 via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/red-shouldered-hawk-talons-raptor-3754802/

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A Red-Shouldered Hawk was a distinguished visitor in our side yard last night. He groomed a bit, and then flew off to grab a quick dinner.

#BirdWatching #RedShoulderedHawk #Hawk #Predator #TrumbullCT #Connecticut

The handsome Red-Shouldered Hawk returned to our yard for another hunt. And some impressive posing.

#BirdWatching #RedShoulderedHawk #Hawk #Raptor #TrumbullCT #Connecticut

#Birds #Raleigh #NC #Photography #RedShoulderedHawk

A red shouldered hawk perched on a branch, facing away from the camera, looking to the left.

A red shouldered hawk perched on a branch, facing away from the camera, looking behind him towards the viewer over its left shoulder.

A red shouldered hawk perched on a branch, facing away from the camera, looking behind him towards the viewer over its right shoulder.

A handsome and fearsome Red-Shouldered Hawk was hunting in our backyard this morning. He circled thru a few different trees before selecting his target.

#BirdWatching #RedShoulderedHawk #Hawk #Raptor #TrumbullCT #Connecticut

You know what's great about not yet being an expert in #naturalist topics?

I was sure I heard a gull yesterday. Merlin informed me it's a red-shouldered hawk. It is crazy to me how birds you think you know (from media,) you really don't know.

Don't get me started on the bald eagle...

Anyway our RS hawks are out doing their thing this morning. Beautiful!

#birding #missouri #kc #redshoulderedhawk #naturalist

It’s only with a camera phone - my real camera was indoors - but got a fun look at a red-shouldered hawk just now!

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A Red-shouldered Hawk joined me on my lunch break today.

That's the best my iphone camera can do at 25x.

#RedShoulderedHawk #hawk #Birds

A red-shouldered hawk sitting on telephone line. Its body is facing away from camera but its head is turned toward. Not a great pic but such is life.

Taken this week in Cherokee County. GA.
#redshoulderedhawk #birdwatching #naturephotography #angrybird

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Red-shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus), 22nd July 2024
es: Busardo de Hombro Rojo, fr: Buse à Épaulettes
Wakefield, Massachusetts
Massa-adchu-es-et (Massachusett), Naumkeag & Pawtucket traditional territory
Canon EOS R5, Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 + 1.4x teleconverter @ 1120mm, 1/400s, f/14, ISO 400
#Birds #RedShoulderedHawk #RSHA #Raptors #HopeIsTheThingWithFeathers #DescribeYourImages

One claw raised, the other holding onto a steeply-angled bare branch, a brown-flecked, white-fronted hawk opens its beak to call.

Majestic, Red-Shouldered Hawk

This is an image I've had for a while. The red-shouldered hawk (Buteo lineatus) was perched in an oak tree inside my backyard fence. I'm sure the bird was hoping for some easy prey like a songbird or squirrel visiting a bird feeder.

Are you interested in rapping raptors? Visit my photo gallery to see the raptors in action, although they might not actually be rapping!

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"The image shows a red-shouldered hawk perched on a tree branch. The hawk is facing to the right, with its body turned slightly away from the camera, giving a clear view of its back and side. The bird's plumage is a mix of brown and white, with intricate patterns of lighter and darker feathers. The feathers on its back and wings are predominantly dark brown with white spots, while the tail feathers are banded with dark and light stripes. The hawk's eyes are sharp and piercing, with a yellowish hue around the pupils. Its beak is curved and sharp, designed for tearing flesh, and is dark in color with a yellow base. The legs and feet of the hawk are yellow, with strong, curved talons that are dark at the tips. The bird is perched on a branch covered in patches of lichen, with a background of blurred green foliage, indicating a natural habitat." - Copilot

Red shouldered hawk (Buteo lineatus)

Olympus OM-1, Panasonic 100-300 II

300mm (and cropped a little), f/5.6, 1/1250s, ISO 2500

https://zaktakespictures.com/takeoff/

#bird #BirdPhotography #darktable #hawk #photo #photography #RedShoulderedHawk #UrbanWildlife

A red shouldered hawk takes off from a fence post

Takeoff

Red shouldered hawk (Buteo lineatus)
Olympus OM-1, Panasonic 100-300 II
300mm (and cropped a little), f/5.6, 1/1250s, ISO 2500

#bird #BirdPhotography #darktable #hawk #photo #photography #RedShoulderedHawk #UrbanWildlife @birding
https://zaktakespictures.com/takeoff/

Estero Hawk

The first year I went to Point Reyes, there were Red-Shouldered Hawks everywhere. One time, I didn't even notice one of them perching in front of the spot where I parked my car until a couple of guys with big lenses made a beeline for the bush (I've gotten a bit better at spotting wildlife). I don't know what it was about that year, but I see them a bit less frequently now. It's not dire or anything, but it does make a well posed Red-Shouldered Hawk with a picturesque background a bit more […]

https://jacquesfortierart.com/2025/01/22/estero-hawk/