by mn birder | Jan 19, 2013 | Rough Legged Hawks
This rough legged hawk was so into his hunting that the bird allowed me to get close enough for this almost full frame shot. Seconds after this jump the rough legged hawk had a mouse!
by mn birder | Jan 19, 2013 | Favorites, Rough Legged Hawks
Ok already I know but I love rough legged hawks. This hawk hunted near my position a few times this afternoon. This just may be the best image I’ve ever taken. I have a few hundred more to check from today though and I’m not checking them now. Right now...
by mn birder | Jan 19, 2013 | Rough Legged Hawks
The area I’m in has for sure three rough legged hawks of which this dark morph is one. This bird doesn’t show up much but I was glad I staked out one of his know perch’s yesterday.
by mn birder | Jan 18, 2013 | Rough Legged Hawks
This rough legged hawk is wintering in the same area as the dark morph. I have seen the 2 of them drive each other off a prime perch. I found this bird on a perch. I watched it jump and hover for a moment then it landed on the ground in a snowy field. The bird sat...
by mn birder | Jan 18, 2013 | Rough Legged Hawks
This rough legged hawk is a dark morph. As of 1-17-13 this bird among a few others is wintering in East Bethel Minnesota.
