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Sharp Looking Raptor

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by Harold Fleming from Masset on 17 Jun 2020
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A sharp-shinned hawk takes a break on a post after harassing steller's jays

  • Camera: Canon EOS 6D
  • Focal: 300 mm
  • Shutter speed: 0.0025 sec
  • Aperture: f/ 5.6
tagged: sharp shinned hawk wildlife bird raptor

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Harold Fleming posted 2020-06-19 12:08am

Thank you, Jane. The hawks come into my yard to chase steller's jays. I've never seen a sharp-shinned kill a jay although I saw one catch a jay then let it go. I think they do it for flight practice. I have seen one kill a kingfisher though so go figure.

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perkyleb posted 2020-06-18 8:42am

Harold, as always, beautiful work! I love the focus and stare in those eyes!!

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