Sparrow, it's what's for breakfast

NinjakNinjak Registered Users Posts: 12 Big grins
edited October 17, 2006 in Wildlife
Spotted this little guy enthusiastically shredding a small bird on my deck. It was fun to watch him. I've never been so close (6-10 feet) to a hawk and its catch before.

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Turns out, he's a Sharp-shinned hawk. They like to pick off little birds at bird feeders.

I shot these through the mini-blind, trying not to spook him. But I think he knew I was there anyway, he just didn't care.

Raptors are cool.:D

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  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited October 17, 2006
    Cool raptor shots! clap.gif
    Glenn

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  • dbaker1221dbaker1221 Registered Users Posts: 4,482 Major grins
    edited October 17, 2006
    great shotswings.gif . possibly a bit of contrast would bump it a little
    **If I keep shooting, I'm bound to hit something**
    Dave
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited October 17, 2006
    dbaker1221 wrote:
    great shotswings.gif . possibly a bit of contrast would bump it a little

    15524779-Ti.gif
    Harry
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  • NinjakNinjak Registered Users Posts: 12 Big grins
    edited October 17, 2006
    dbaker1221 wrote:
    great shotswings.gif . possibly a bit of contrast would bump it a little

    Thanks.

    You're right about the contrast, gray bird on a gray, rainy day. I haven't adjusted these these at all yet.
  • Dick on ArubaDick on Aruba Registered Users Posts: 3,484 Major grins
    edited October 17, 2006
    Really nice captures. I agree about the contrast (black point adj.)

    Thanks for sharing.

    Dick.
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