Red-Tailed Baby - Update #2 (6/3/08)

PrescottPhotog

Hi Everyone,

This is the 2nd of two updated Red-Tailed Hawk posts and the shots are in sequence.

#8 - Time to test the wings.. Lots of new feathers.

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#9 - Let me stay close to this tree in case I slip and stumble.

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#10 - Okay.. Here we GO !!

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#11 - Ohhhh, I think I left the ground. Am I off the ground, I can't tell !!

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#12 - Man this is a lot of work.. but I think I am getting the hang of it.

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#13 - Let's see, up.. down.. up.. down.. Phew, this is tough work.

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#14 - Sorry.. Those mice go right through me (blush) opps, it's a greeny too.:rofl

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#15 - Well, what do you think. Am I going to be a beautiful bird or what..:ivar


I hope you enjoyed the updates.. He will be flying soon, I'm sure.

Maestro

Okay let me be the first to say that 14 is EWWWWWWWW! You captured some beautiful shots of that eye. It almost looks like it is make of crystal before darkening up to that rich brown, almost amber, color they have as adults!

Giphsub

#13 & #15 And #14 belongs over here

Ric Grupe

Great! Every single one of them.

Junior will be airborne real soon...kind of sad.

I sure hope you are able to catch the first flight...I know that's improbable...but I think you have it coming.

ian408

Very nice sequence of shots.

PrescottPhotog

Maestro wrote:

Okay let me be the first to say that 14 is EWWWWWWWW! You captured some beautiful shots of that eye. It almost looks like it is make of crystal before darkening up to that rich brown, almost amber, color they have as adults!

HI Stephen, I couldn't resist the poop shot. I think he was aiming at me..

I was surprised at the eye color too. What surprised me even more is the eye color of eagles.. Baby eagles eyes are almost pure black and then change over the years as they get their white feathers and yellow beak to the golden color that is so beautiful.

PrescottPhotog

Giphsub wrote:

#13 & #15 And #14 belongs over here

Hi Mike, Thanks for viewing. I'll have to link the poop shot to that thread..

PrescottPhotog

Ric Grupe wrote:

Great! Every single one of them.
Junior will be airborne real soon...kind of sad.
I sure hope you are able to catch the first flight...I know that's improbable...but I think you have it coming.

Hi Ric, I hope I can catch it too. I think I have a little time left since all his fuzz isn't off the head and other areas but he is preening constantly to get ready.
He hasn't ventured from the nest to the couple big branches right next to it but he is leaning off the nest giving it a lot of thought.. he just doesn't have the courage yet. He will probably hit the big branches first then take flight.

I've been going out about every other morning so I hope I can catch it.
I missed the baby owl, it and mom are gone. Most of the other birds have left for the summer too, so I am just about to start shooting ducks again..:cry :cry :cry :cry

Thanks for following the threads and for all the great comments.

PrescottPhotog

ian408 wrote:

Very nice sequence of shots.

Hi Ian, Thanks for viewing and for your comments.

JavaLover

OMGosh! He is gorgeous!!!! I love the sequence and commentary.
I think #8 is my fav.

PrescottPhotog

JavaLover wrote:

OMGosh! He is gorgeous!!!! I love the sequence and commentary.
I think #8 is my fav.

Hi Javalover, Thanks for viewing and for your comments, I'm glad you enjoyed the posts.

bfjr

Ah the Saga continues and with excellent results

redleash

Those are terrific shots. Even without your text, I think they told a great story of the young bird starting to make his way in the world. Superb!

Thanks for sharing,
Lauren