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Red-tailed hawk
Barbie Heid

Red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)

I had a unique opportunity to shoot in a pristine salt-marsh here in Connecticut - a one-day deal, good luck. But it worked out well, as I saw dozens of hawks (and others, which I'll be posting). This guy landed literally over my head, which gave me a great angle, but I was getting showered with bark chips.
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Habitat
Almost anywhere - they can be found in wooded, suburban, grassy areas, even prairies and semi-desert areas.
Location
Branford, Connecticut
Date taken
March 16, 2022
Scientific name
Buteo jamaicensis
Equipment used
Nikon D7100 300mm
Shutter speed, aperture & ISO
1/1000, F9.5, ISO 400
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So nicely posed and composed, Barbie. Well worth getting showered with bark!
 
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Was that you he was glaring at Barbie? LOL

A super picture you've taken of this hawk - well done.
 

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