Ferruginous Hawk
12/27/08
A Ferruginous Hawk (Buteo regalis) at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. He's landing on the branch to get the piece of meat he's looking at.
My family and I had a great time and saw a lot of animals but none of the usual reptiles, since it's far too cold (dropped to 25 last night). If you're ever in Tucson, you really should go to the Desert Museum, it's an amazing place. Go early, especially in the warmer months.
This photo was taken during the Raptor Free Flight demonstration that also included a Chihuahuan Raven (not a raptor, but that's ok), a Great Horned Owl and a Harris Hawk.
I have a bunch more good photos, including the other birds mentioned above, and I'll post a link once I get them sorted, edited and uploaded. This is my best action shot from today.
UPDATE: I've uploaded the rest of my Desert Museum photos. Please check it out!
ljn335
on December 29, 2008Fantastic catch!!
MichaelSullivan
on December 29, 2008I've already commented on this one but it's worthy of another. Shots like this don't come often. Sometimes we're lucky and we're just there. Nicely done! Are there more shots in gallery?
bridgette
on December 29, 2008WOW! Amazing capture!
Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
on December 29, 2008Fantastic capture!!! That's my favorite museum too.
jprphotos
on December 28, 2008Nice capture
Hershy
on December 28, 2008FAB Catch
banjon
on December 28, 2008Very nice
InOurTime
on December 28, 2008great capture...
laura.s
on December 28, 2008they are so majestic. nice shot. laura
Sam (tylwydd)
on December 28, 2008Wow great capture !