Red-shouldered Hawk
Heading into the city I spied this female Redshoulder crossing over from the lagoon.
She was heading toward some familiar perches and proceeded to land and survey the bushes below.
Something caught her eye.
A snake! What a catch, for her and for me.
Nice set of photos that tell a great story.
Last is a beaut.
Thanks!
December 18, 2012 at 4:34 am
Terrific series! Made my morning! Thanks.
December 18, 2012 at 4:41 am
Great sequence!
December 18, 2012 at 4:42 am
Such a beautiful bird. Even the way she carries her snake is elegant.
December 18, 2012 at 6:24 am
Beautiful pictures!!
December 18, 2012 at 6:31 am
I needed her in Texas where I found a rattlesnake in the bathroom of the house we were staying in. Love MOM
December 18, 2012 at 6:46 am
Great captures including the snake! I love hawks.
December 18, 2012 at 8:40 am
WOW ! that last shot is amazing ! An odd thing to eat, but ok..I’ll go with it. And the blue on the beak really was incredible.
December 18, 2012 at 3:30 pm
Awesome!
December 19, 2012 at 11:58 am
Fantastic catch of the red-shouldered hawk and wonderful tale about Sutro Sam! I love your posts.
December 24, 2012 at 6:38 am