Nesting Redtail

Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
edited April 29, 2007 in Wildlife
This one kinda sucks....but at least it proves I'm still out there! I can't get within a hundred yards of the nest before she books. I guess, I really should stay away. Any idea how long before the kids arrive?

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  • MaestroMaestro Registered Users Posts: 5,395 Major grins
    edited April 28, 2007
    Nice shot! Red Tailed hawks are notoriously skittish. I have found a nest as well but can't get near it. I have no idea about the youngins. Just wait and see. It can't be too long now.
    Stephen
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  • ShepsMomShepsMom Registered Users Posts: 4,319 Major grins
    edited April 28, 2007
    Ric, get yourself a Hawk suite and wings, fly near the nest for about a week, then each time get closer and closer, let bird get to know you, and WHAM! You've go the shot of a lifetime.
    Try it then let us know how it worked out.... rolleyes1.gif
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited April 28, 2007
    Good capture Ric. It would be easier to approach the nest with a Nikon. Its a known fact that raptors are much more at ease when there aren't any white lenses around. :D
    Harry
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  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited April 28, 2007
    Harryb wrote:
    Good capture Ric. It would be easier to approach the nest with a Nikon. Its a known fact that raptors are much more at ease when there aren't any white lenses around. :D

    Hit the nail on the head with that one rolleyes1.gifrolleyes1.gif
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  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited April 28, 2007
    Maestro wrote:
    Nice shot! Red Tailed hawks are notoriously skittish. I have found a nest as well but can't get near it. I have no idea about the youngins. Just wait and see. It can't be too long now.

    Thanks.

    In a week the leaves will be out and the kids will be safe from my lens too! :cry
  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited April 28, 2007
    Marina, Harry and Ben.

    ********:buttkiss********

    :D***************:D
  • ShasocShasoc Registered Users Posts: 691 Major grins
    edited April 28, 2007
    Nice shot Ric. I hope you'll be able to get some pics of the "babies".
    Socrate
    "Natura artis magistra"
  • GaleGale Registered Users Posts: 1,052 Major grins
    edited April 29, 2007
    Nice pic even if it is a tad far. You have something to watch.
    About 32 day of the incubation of the eggs
    Best Regards
    Gale

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  • SkywatchSkywatch Registered Users Posts: 78 Big grins
    edited April 29, 2007
    Ric Grupe wrote:
    Marina, Harry and Ben.

    ********:buttkiss********

    :D***************:D


    HaHaHaHaHaHarolleyes1.gif
  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited April 29, 2007
    Gale wrote:
    Nice pic even if it is a tad far. You have something to watch.
    About 32 day of the incubation of the eggs

    Thanks, Gale.....and thanks for the info!:D
  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited April 29, 2007
    Shasoc wrote:
    Nice shot Ric. I hope you'll be able to get some pics of the "babies".

    Thanks, Socrate. :D

    There's always hope!rolleyes1.gif
  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited April 29, 2007
    Skywatch wrote:
    HaHaHaHaHaHarolleyes1.gif

    :D
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