Wild American kestrel (Falco sparverius) in flight, stooping from left to right (Taken at Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area, 5 miles southwest of Columbia, Missouri). Perhaps the most colorful raptor in the world, the American Kestrel is the most common falcon in North America. It is found from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego, and in towns as well as wild lands. Identifying marks inlcude small size, rufous back and tail, and two dark mustache marks on face. Male has blue-gray wings and a lightly spotted chest and belly. The larger female has rufous wings barred with black, and streaking on the chest. This particular bird is a female. Their call is a loud series of “klee-klee-klee” notes when excited. As with many other raptors in North America, their population n umbers dramatically declined in the 1950’s and 1960’s, but have increased greatly in recent decades with increasing deforestation of North America. They are aslo commonly called Sparrow hawk. Although hover-hunting is conspicuous, this foraging method actually is used rather infrequently. It is used most often when suitable perches are not available, or when winds are strong enough to create updrafts favorable to hovering. In winter in many southern parts of the range, female and male American Kestrels use different habitats. The female uses the preferred more open habitat, and the male uses areas with more trees. This situation appears to be the result of the females migrating south first and establishing winter territories. The males then are forced into the less preferred areas. Nestling kestrels back up, raise their tails, and squirt feces onto the walls of the nest cavity. The feces dry on the cavity walls and stay off the nestlings. The nest gets to be a smelly place, with feces on the walls and uneaten parts of small animals on the floor. Source used to construct this page: Smallwood, J. A., and D. M. Bird. 2002. American Kestrel (Falco sparverius). In The Birds of North America, No. 602 (A. Poole and F. Gill, eds.). The Birds of North America, Inc., Philadelphia, PA. MORE INFO ON Am. Kestrel HERE 100% of all proceeds from sales of this image will go to the HawkWatch International DONATE ONLINE
Rough legged hawk (Buteo lagopus) A hawk of the North, the Rough-legged Hawk breeds in Arctic tundra and taiga regions around the northern hemisphere. Both dark and light forms are common, with many birds intermediate between the extremes. / The name “Rough-legged” Hawk refers to the feathered legs. The Rough-legged Hawk, the Ferruginous Hawk, and the Golden Eagle are the only American hawks to have legs feathered all the way to the toes. Taken in Las Vegas NWR, New Mexico, November 2005.
I added the clouds in hard light blending mode at 45%, added a blur and flattened. Took this photo outside of Cashion this afternoon. Thanks for looking! Shot with my Sony A-100
Wow .. I was so absolutely thrilled to see this today .. I went to the bank and was later going to the woods to take a few photos ..I looked up because everyone one else is looking up…and there in the city ( not right downtown ) , sitting on a ledge where pigeons usually are on a store is this magnificent bird … Surprized to say the least !! Im so glad I had my camera with me .. I cant believe that hes living in this area .. lots of cars & people ..silly bird .. theres forest woods and a valley not to far from where I was and live .. This is so unreal to see him where I live !!!
This was created to honor Brother Hawk, the Messenger…..I have been encountering him over the past couple of days…...in dreams, in the sky, and here on RedBubble…... :-) Hawk has acute vision and a very discriminating nature, symbolizing a sense of prophetic intuition….He shows up as a reminder to pay attention to subtle messages we may receive from our environment or the people we are coming in contact with…. Thank you, Brother Hawk…..
This is a Red-Shouldered Hawk flying from one tree to another. I love the cry of the Hawk as it soars high in the sky.
Went to the Native American Pow Wow over the weekend and this hawk was part of the closing ceremony.
This was taken at my work. He let me get about 4 ft from him. I am sure I could have gotten closer but his sharp claws and beak scared me LOL. Yes sitting on our mailbox :) He is a Goshawk. Possibly still a juvenile but I am unsure. Taken in Atlanta, Georgia – My Atlanta Hawk / Nikon D80 / 55-200mm Tamron lense / 200mm / f/4.5 / 1/80 / ISO 100 I did crop out the numbers on the mail box other than that as is from camera. / Hope you enjoy it. /
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Olympus E-510. Zuiko 600mm. 1/400 f4.5 ISO200. red shouldered hawk.
3d digital art render of a Red Tail Hawk landing on a pole.
This red tailed hawk, heard something just as I took this pic!!! /
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This was one of the most beautiful birds at the Carolina Raptor Center / This image is 100% straight from my camera! / Thanks for viewing my work!!! If you like what you see here, have a peek at the rest of my work. Maybe you will find a nice gift here for that special occasion!! / / Copyright 2009 Julie – Julie Alexander. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized use prohibited. My work does NOT belong to the public domain. It may not be used in any way, shape or form without my prior written permission.
Taken at a revege center…Red TAiled Hawk showing me his proud wings /
this red shoulder hawk hangs out here all the time in the wooded area behind my house, I was studing and felt something looking at me, and it was this hawk. She has allowed me to get within 6 feet of her. Ft. Myers, Florida / canon rebel xti /
Pen-and-ink Another old piece. I used a technical pen and spent more time trying to make the thing work than actually drawing!
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