A Hawk's Tale (dial up warning)

[NV Whino]

I've photographed this guy before, but today I had the good camera.

So our (my client's) resident hawk is sitting on the fountain enjoying a nice spring day.


Then he jumps in to clean up a little.


Jumps out to dry off a bit, and moves around the fountain rim.


Jumps in again. Not quite clean, I guess.


Back out for a fluff up.


Then he moves to the top of the fountain.


Where he takes off for a branch in the olive tree.


The bluejays take exception to this and harass him.


To the point where he says, the hell with it and takes off.


For parts unknown.


Apologies for the blurriness of the last two.

[Scuba]

1. Brilliant!

[NV Whino]

2. Thanks

It was a real treat to see this guy… and have the right camera.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

3. these are fantastic. thanks

[barbtries]

4. i love hawks.

i feel they're my original animal spirits.

[Blue_In_AK]

5. I love these.

Very nice shots.

[NV Whino]

6. Thanks

It's nice to have a cooperative hawk… and a long lens.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

7. These are all excellent...

I think you did very well!

Looks like a lovely day too...

[rwsanders]

8. Sometimes I come to DU for the news and find something I needed more instead. Thanks!!

[NV Whino]

9. You're welcome

There's always respite in the photo group. Stop by often.

[tartan2]

10. WOW, what stunning pictures! Thank you.

[Mira]

11. I can't imagine the excitement

of being able to chronicle a happening like this. Congrats - these are simply awesome.

[denbot]

12. Thank you for that double serving of awesome!

Very cool.

[rdking647]

13. great shots.

i know how skittish they can be

[ISW]

14. Great pictures!!!

[Bonhomme Richard]

15. A great collection. n/t

[Celebration]

16. What a cutie!

I love following the hawk.

Thanks!