This Rough-legged Hawk (Buteo lagopus) was photographed this past winter at Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area in northern Utah.
Rough-legged Hawk – Nikon D300, f6.3, 1/1250, ISO 640, +0.7 EV, Nikkor 200-400mm VR with 1.4x TC at 350mm, natural light, not baited
Rough-legged Hawks breed in the Arctic so we don’t see them around here in the summer.
I didn’t notice until after I published “Birds of Antelope Island” yesterday that it was my 400th post on this blog. This blog has been visited by people from 154 countries since I started writing it. It is awesome to reach out and touch so many viewers from so many locations!
Mia
More Rough-legged Hawk images
Congrats on your 400th posts! The face of this rough-legged Hawk is very detailed!
Thank you Maria. I love the faces of Rough-legged Hawks, they look so unique.
That is a gorgeous bird! Congrats on the 400th post, Mia.
Thanks Julie!
What a wonderful image Mia:)
Thanks much Susan!
I’ve noticed more and more when viewing blogs where folks mostly post bird images that I enjoy the images more when there’s a beautiful interesting background like flora or fauna. This one I like because it shows the tree with the seed pods. Don’t know what it is about flora and fauna, except perhaps it’s the natural habitat. I love all your images Mia. I stop by every single day. I may not always post a comment, but you can bet I’m thinking of something. Can’t wait to see what you do next. Carol
Carol, I much prefer images taken in natural habitats over set up shots where the background are smooth and clean, I think habitat can add to the impact of an image. Thanks so much for commenting.
Great shot, Mia. I agree, I am having a blast, hearing from people from all over. You and I both have a lot of longevity doing our posts. I don’t know how I keep coming up with stuff to write about. I only have 132 countries, but I published my 532nd post today. What fun!!
It is great fun to share our images and stories, isn’t it Bob??
unbelievable detail in this photo..
Thanks Syl!
Yes, well deserved attention and traffic Mia! As always, awesome shots! I need to stop changing countries each time I post though
LOL Stu! Thank you
Congrats on your 400th beautiful post!
Thanks so much Robert.
Mia:
You wrote “…. my 400th post on this blog. This blog has been visited by people from 154 countries since I started writing it. It is awesome to reach out and touch so many viewers from so many locations”! Congratulations – for your persistence and, of course, the great photography and content.
Dave
Thank you Dave, writing about birds & nature and sharing my images has given me much pleasure.
Lovely capture of a most beautiful raptor! Congratulations on your 400th post! I am always inspired by your magnificent work.
Thank you Julie, you are very kind!
Awesome photo Mia and congrats. I enjoy all your photos and post.
Thanks Steve, I always enjoy reading your posts and seeing your photos too!
Great photo mia.
congratulations on your 400th post. time flies when you are having fun.
cheers,
steve
Thanks Steve, times does fly when you are having fun. I can’t believe this year is half over already.
This is an awesome blog (and awesome photography) – well-deserving of the wide audience you receive, Mia!
Thanks Gerry.