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South Jersey Wildlife: Red-Tailed hawk

By Stephen Kappre

Real Estate Agent with KW Hometown 1756879

February 03, 2010 10:55 PM

South Jersey Wildlife: Red-Tailed Hawk

I love taking pictures of wildlife local to my home in Gloucester County, NJ. So I am going to start a running series when I come upon new "local residents". I've leaned mostly towards birds, but will not be able to say "no" to the turtles, deer, crawfish, and others.

Red Tailed Hawks are common throughout America as well as north and south of the borders. When hunting, they make a more gentle, methodic swoop down to capture prey, which I was able to witness. However this time he came up empty-handed.

I'm not sure if the first two pictures are a different bird or not. They look like two different birds to me.

The majority of these pictures in this series will be taken in my back yard. So if you are located in Gloucester County or South Jersey feel free to add your own pictures below (just please size them right).

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Wayne and Lynda Gomillion

Real Living Hagan Realtors | Pinehurst ~ Southern Pines, NC - Pinehurst, NC

Nice shooting Steve.

Feb 03, 2010 10:57 PM

Dave Iliff

Patterson Schwartz - Hockessin, DE

Real Estate Agent in Hockessin, DE

I see them behind my house occasionally here in Northern Delaware. I occasionally hear an owl too in the very ealry morning or late at night, but have never seen it. Love seeing these creatures. We see bald eagles a lot when we're down on the Chester River, that's really cool to see their grace. Thanks for sharing Steve

Feb 03, 2010 11:00 PM

Stephen Kappre

KW Hometown - Mantua, NJ

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Wayne - THanks

Dave - I rarely see the bald eagles around here. I did one day while driving the highway. It was indeed a very cool sight. I'm lucky I didn't crash!

Feb 03, 2010 11:49 PM

Bill Gassett

RE/MAX Executive Realty - Hopkinton, MA

Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate

Cool looking bird Steve:)

Feb 03, 2010 11:54 PM

Bill - I think so. They are common, but still pretty cool.

On the drive home this morning I saw two on the opposite side of the field, so I suppose they are two different birds.

Feb 04, 2010 12:44 AM

Gene Allen

Fathom Realty - Cary, NC

Realty Consultant for Cary Real Estate

They look like different birds but then they could be of different ages as well.

Feb 04, 2010 01:32 AM

Gene - Right, orr male/female.

Feb 04, 2010 01:55 AM

Lori Churchill Cofer

Beasley Realty - Pullman, WA

Realtor - 509-330-0086 - Pullman, WA

Steve,

We have them here too...it is amazing to watch them swoop down....nice pics!

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Steve - looks to be a fun and informative series. We have them here, too. They often nest up in the eucalytpus trees and fly through the yard after other birds.

Jeff

Feb 04, 2010 01:58 AM

Hannah Williams

HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA

Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Steve..Excellent photos...I wish I could get that close to Hawks ... They are such beautiful birds ..Thanks

HELPFULHANNAH

Feb 04, 2010 03:16 AM

Lori - Thanks

Jeff - I feered they would attack birds at my feeder, but I have yet to see it happen (Keeping fingers crossed)

Hannah - They are great looking.

Feb 04, 2010 07:08 AM

Lisa Hill

Florida Property Experts - Daytona Beach, FL

Daytona Beach Real Estate

I love owls. They are so cool! I haven't seen one in a while, around here. Thanks for sharing again =)

Feb 04, 2010 11:43 AM

Lisa - I love owls too. Who said anything about owls? :-P

Feb 04, 2010 12:28 PM

Jane Cross

Homes By Cross serving Charlotte NC Real Estate Needs - Charlotte, NC

Steve, I, too, am a lover of wildlife...don't forget the rabbits and squirrels! Claude is somewhat of a wild life enthusiast, so I learn a lot of different calling techniques that they (the wildlife) has amongst themselves, through him.

Feb 04, 2010 12:32 PM

Jane - Funny you should mention such - The most squirrels I ever saw at once in my back yard was TWO. I usually only have one squirrel and he makes out like a bandit with my walnut tree.

Feb 04, 2010 12:36 PM

South Jersey Wildlife: Red-Tailed hawk

South Jersey Wildlife: Red-Tailed Hawk

I love taking pictures of wildlife local to my home in Gloucester County, NJ. So I am going to start a running series when I come upon new "local residents". I've leaned mostly towards birds, but will not be able to say "no" to the turtles, deer, crawfish, and others.

Red Tailed Hawks are common throughout America as well as north and south of the borders. When hunting, they make a more gentle, methodic swoop down to capture prey, which I was able to witness. However this time he came up empty-handed.

I'm not sure if the first two pictures are a different bird or not. They look like two different birds to me.

The majority of these pictures in this series will be taken in my back yard. So if you are located in Gloucester County or South Jersey feel free to add your own pictures below (just please size them right).

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