Male Rough-legged Hawk looking down at the marsh – Nikon D810, f9, 1/400, ISO 250, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light, not baited
I still haven’t had many opportunities with Rough-legged Hawks this year but I am hoping that the snow that we are having will bring them into the areas where I find and photograph them here in Utah.
The first great opportunity I had with them this year was this male Rough-legged Hawk perched on a stump at Bear River National Wildlife Refuge in Box Elder County and so far… it has been my best opportunity.
A Rough-legged Hawk male giving me an over the shoulder look – Nikon D810, f9, 1/320, ISO 250, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light, not baited
I have been back to Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge several times since I photographed this handsome hawk and each time I go I look for him to be perched in the same spot. It is simply wishful thinking on my part I am sure but you just never know. I probably should head back up there soon just to check it out.
Life is good.
Mia
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Just beautiful.
And I would be looking and wishing too.
These are lovely shots…in all respects. Love the detail, composition, colors, postion, background, weathered wood, all of it. I understand your looking for that bird on the same place, again Some years ago, I saw a coyote trotting across the ice on a local reservoir and I find myself looking for him again every time I pass that spot–Winter or Summer…crazy!
Beautiful details in the over the shoulder look.
The coming snow should help with your goal.