Nothing will get me reaching for my camera faster than the cry of a hawk.
This time we were out for our regular walk and I didn't have my best lens.
A pair of Red-tailed Hawks were flying together, pairing up I assumed, as creatures do in the spring.
I have read that hawks will soar high up in the sky and grab talons, consummating their courtship in free fall. If you enlarge this image you will see that the higher of the two birds is assuming a very strange posture, legs down, head down and shoulders hunched, not a normal flying posture for a hawk.
They flew higher and higher, out of sight, but I'm pretty sure I know what he had in mind but was she of the same mind?
You can see more or what is happening in the skies above us at SkyWatch, Friday, hosed for us each week by Arija, Gattina, Lady Fi, Sylvia and Sandy.
21 comments:
Oh, yes! I bet I know what he had on his mind, too!! What great shots -- best lens or not! Terrific captures, beautiful birds and heavenly BLUE skies!! Enjoy your evening and have a great tomorrow, Martha!!
Sylvia
excellent shots:)
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Great sighting of the Hawk couple. And your sky is looking beautiful. A wonderful day to be out birding. Have a great day.
How long will this courtship last?
Best lens or not, great pictures.
Oh yea, that cry of the hawk. Had an immature Cooper's fly in twice yesterday.
I know that eagles do the talon lock mating thing, not sure about hawks.
Quite the sight!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
Very impressing photos!Thank you for sharing and have a nice weekend!
Great shots of the hawks.
Excellent question. :)) Is it mating season already!?
First step of the courtship anyway!
hawks are one of my favorite raptors!
a hawk's wings are so photogenic! beautiful!
Beautiful shots! Happy sky watching.
My Sky.
Beautiful scenes.
Regards and best wishes
I really love this... beautiful captures!
Greetings from Holland,
Anna :-))
Great shots! The birds here are starting to make noises, too, so spring must be coming!
LOL...Love is definitely in the air. Fantastic captures, Martha. I'm glad the Red-Tailed Hawks are thriving.
I saw eagles free-fall once - it was a spectacular sight! I'm thinking he gave her something really special on Valentine Day!
This has just been a great year for hawks- everyone is getting good pix!
Great shots. I would love to see a pair of hawks in a courtship fall. That must be a rare sighting.
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