{"id":105685,"date":"2022-09-11T03:50:20","date_gmt":"2022-09-11T09:50:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/?p=105685"},"modified":"2023-10-05T04:56:49","modified_gmt":"2023-10-05T10:56:49","slug":"immature-red-tailed-hawk-in-the-west-desert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/2022\/09\/11\/immature-red-tailed-hawk-in-the-west-desert\/","title":{"rendered":"Immature Red-tailed Hawk In The West Desert"},"content":{"rendered":"

Last month while I wandered in the West Desert I found an immature Red-tailed Hawk perched on a wooden fence post in the foothills of some sky island mountains.<\/p>\n

\"YoungYoung Red-tailed Hawk looking over West Desert foothills \u2013 Nikon D500, f7.1, 1\/1250, ISO 400, +1.3 EV, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light, not baited
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Typically I prefer something in the background of my subjects other than plain blue sky. That morning the sky was clear and a lovely blue. I was happy with the background, the weathered perch and the regal pose of the young raptor.<\/p>\n

\"ImmatureImmature Red-tailed Hawk soaking up morning warmth \u2013 Nikon D500, f7.1, 1\/1000, ISO 400, +1.7 EV, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light, not baited<\/span><\/p>\n

As I recall it was already hot by the time I spotted this young Red-tailed Hawk. It was nearly 10 a.m. in the morning. I thought it might have dropped its wings because of the heat. I know I was already hot and wishing that I felt cooler. Less dusty too.<\/p>\n

\"YoungYoung Red-tailed Hawk preening a single feather \u2013 Nikon D500, f7.1, 1\/800, ISO 400, +2.0 EV, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light, not baited<\/span><\/p>\n

The immature hawk was simply getting ready to preen its feathers and I was ready to photograph it preening. I selected this photo to share because I liked the look at the eye of the hawk. The young raptor grasping just one feather in its hooked bill was the sprinkles on my cupcake.<\/p>\n

Bonus immature Red-tailed Hawk photo:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"ImmatureImmature Red-tailed Hawk in a sunlit juniper \u2013 Nikon D500, f7.1, 1\/640, ISO 640, +1.0 EV, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light, not baited<\/span><\/p>\n

Much earlier in the morning I took photos of another young Red-tailed Hawk<\/span><\/a> on my way up the foothills. The light was beautiful and I couldn’t and didn’t want to resist taking images of the young buteo. I’m delighted that I listened to my instincts.<\/p>\n

Life is<\/em> good.<\/p>\n

Mia<\/p>\n

Click here<\/span><\/a> to see more of my Red-tailed Hawk photos plus facts and information about this species.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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