Red-Tailed Hawk

The red-tailed hawk, of the sub-species Buteo, is the most common hawk in North America, and ranges as far as north as northern Canada, and as far south as Panama. They can be found in nearly all habitiats, including the prairies, forests, deserts and even rain forests.

They mate for life, and nest in the same area every year, typically in March through May. When their chicks are hatched, the male hunts for his family, feeding both the chicks and his mate, as she tends to the little ones. The chicks will be ready to be on their own after about 45 days, and will not breed until they are 3 years old.

A red-tailed hawk can grow to as much as 25 inches high,  have a wingspan of as much as 52 inches, and weigh between 2-4 pounds. The female is larger than the male, and their eyesight is 8 times the eyesight of a human's. Now you know where the phrase "hawk eye" comes from!

This photograph was taken in Palmer Park, in Colorado Springs.

Red Tailed Hawk

Life is as dear to a mute creature as it is to man. Just as one wants
happiness and fears pain, just as one wants to live and not die, so do
other creatures.    -  The Dalai Lama

 

 

 

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FEB
25
2011
1,392,115 Points 28 Featured Posts Hit Router Called Shot Master

Simply a gorgeous photo of one of our majestic birds.  They just look so awesome!
7:11am • #10
937,140 Points 51 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

That's just another of your GORGEOUS photos, Debi.  I also love the Dalai Lama quote that accompanies it.  So the Red Tail Hawk has a range from Canada to Panama.  That's quite a distance.
9:51am • #11
1,329,323 Points 189 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Debi, that is a HUGE wingspan and thanks for your photo. It would be great to see one of these magnificent birds in the wild.
10:39am • #12
1,098,800 Points 25 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Debi, WOW That is a terrific photo., I haven't seen one and this is a great shot of the Red Tail Hawk.
12:13pm • #13
1,156,686 Points 38 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Hey Debi,

I've been seeing so many Hawks on Long island NY, usually we never had to many of them around.  When studying at New Paltz, I'd see them constantly.  Great photo and thanks for the interesting info about them
1:01pm • #14
1,929,066 Points 155 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

They are amazing birds and I love to watch them every chance I get. Now, getting pictures of them isn't as easy as you would think with so many of them... But, soon, I hope to have my own pictures. (Patience, the photographers motto, right?)
6:52pm • #15
250,197 Points 3 Featured Posts

Thanks so much guys for stopping by to see this beautiful creature! I am going to assume this was a male - looked average in size to me.

Yes, Todd! LOL Patience, patience, and more patience..... photography may be the only thing in my life where I can honestly say I have some of that :)
9:37pm • #16
395,299 Points 5 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Debi, I've missed you, but you made a great reappearance with another superb photo. Hawks and eagles are fascinating --- and I think it is very difficult to get great photos like yours.
11:37pm • #17
FEB
26
2011
471,230 Points 26 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Called Shot Master

Hi Debi---Where have you been?!  Busy I hope and glad that you were not too busy to capture this terrific photo and share it with us.  They truly are amazing and fun to watch birds.
10:17am • #18
1,309,527 Points 65 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Debi  What I enjoy about your beautiful photos is the very informative story that accompanies them
11:50am • #19
447,761 Points 57 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Wow, great picture...  So what did you say to get him to pose for you?  LOL!
12:15pm • #20
250,197 Points 3 Featured Posts

Gary, Mary, Karen - Thanks! ( Just busy, Mary - lots of irons in the fire :)

Chris - I have a reputation for paying top dollar, and I always offer to email them a copy, LOL
12:32pm • #21
626,419 Points 11 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Such a beautiful crystal clear photo!  Love it Deb!  Glad to have you back and posting!
10:21pm • #22
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10:23pm • #23
MAR
01
2011
250,197 Points 3 Featured Posts

Hey Deb, thanks and thanks much for the feature!
12:55am • #24
MAR
03
2011

Beautiful shot!  I'm a long time birder, who hasn't taken the time as much lately, but you've inspired me.
8:32am • #25
MAR
06
2011
250,197 Points 3 Featured Posts

Hi Cheryl - Good! Get out there and GO FOR IT! LOL
5:00pm • #26
MAR
13
2011
577,659 Points 7 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Lovely photo. I didn't realize they were so long-legged. Such a regal-looking bird.

 
9:15pm • #27
MAR
15
2011
275,429 Points 3 Featured Posts Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Hi Debi, I enjoyed the photo and they are a magnificant bird!  I was always disappointed if I did not see a couple of red tailed hawks on my daily commute to school when I was teaching. 

 I always look for them when driving and I will never forget the time I saw over 60 red tailed hawks on Interstate 44 in Oklahoma right after a fresh snowfall from Tulsa to the Missouri border.  It is a record that will never be broken!
8:53am • #28
MAY
03
2011
652,831 Points 3 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Debi,

Very cool photo!

Ann Hayden in Wildwood, MO
8:40pm • #29

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