Targhee National Forest Red-tailed Hawk juvenile – Nikon D810, f6.3, 1/4000, ISO 800, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light, not baited
The Targhee National Forest is a wonderful place to find and photograph birds and wildlife including this Red-tailed Hawk juvenile in flight. This image was taken earlier this month on a day where the sunlight was sparse but the clouds weren’t which is why I was shooting with a higher than my normal ISO. This juvenile Red-tailed Hawk had just taken off from a stand of aspens and not long after this image was taken a male Northern Harrier and this young hawk had an aerial battle in the sky. Both birds flew off from the battle seemingly unharmed.
I wanted to wish all you dads out there a Happy Father’s Day. I hope it is a great day for you all.
I was lucky to have had two dads, both of them were wonderful and I miss them dearly.
Life is good.
Mia
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Wonderful image. Nice to see your father’s photos. Mine also passed years ago.
Love that wing curl. And spread.
Happy Father’s Day to all.
Thanks for sharing these photos…HAMPPY FATHERS’ DAY to all you fathers out there!!! I wish you the best and thank you for all you do….Mia, you had some goodlooking dads!
Beautiful photo Mia. Red Tails are a favorite.
Love the pictures of your Dads. Miss mine terribly also.