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Wordy Wednesday From Colorado - A Surprise at the Beach!

By Debi Boucher

Real Estate Agent with Real Estate Showcase Photography

September 09, 2009 02:35 AM

I was standing next to a rock jetty on a beach during my San Diego visit last week, photographing this little Willet. All of a sudden, he started screaming (REALLY screaming!) and flapping, and took off. I thought I had gotten too close to him, and scared him. But I've never had a bird react to me like THAT!

Willet (Shore Bird)

Then, I looked to my left, and sitting on the jetty I saw this!

Sharp Shinned Hawk

It wasn't me who scared the Willet. I never in a million years expected to see a HAWK at the beach, especially just sitting there on the rocks! I got several shots before he flew off. In this one, I think he was deciding I was too big a meal for lunch....

Lucky little Willet.... :)

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Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Wordy Wednesday?

What's next?

Talkative Tuesday?!!!

Sound Off Sunday?!!!

Mouthy Monday?!!!

All kidding aside, my friend, those are, as always, great photos!

Well done!

Sep 09, 2009 03:12 AM

Shirley Parks

Sands Realty 210-414-0966 - San Antonio, TX

Broker, 210-414-0966, San Antonio TX Real Estate

Wordy Wednesday... I think I like that, Debi!

You are blessed to lived in such a target rich area, photography-wise. Your photos are genius.

Sep 09, 2009 04:50 AM

Liz Miller

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Havasu City, AZ

Just Call Liz

I'd scream, too, if I were a Willet and saw a Hawk so close by, Debi. Great photos.

Sep 09, 2009 04:55 AM

Robert Rauf

CMG Home Loans - Toms River, NJ

Debi, I think that is an Osprey. Where were you when you took the picture?

Sep 09, 2009 05:30 AM

Robert Rauf

CMG Home Loans - Toms River, NJ

Now I see where it was taken. In NJ we would call that hawk an Osprey, which is a Fish Hawk.

Sep 09, 2009 05:54 AM

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

What great photos, as usual! You may have saved that little guy's life. I love the water around his feet, I can almost see it moving!

Sep 09, 2009 08:13 AM

Pat Whitehouse

RE/MAX 1st Olympic Lynchburg Va - Lynchburg, VA

Broker/Owner

Debi-You are now also a bird saver as well as a wonderful photographer. Nicely done and spectacular pics as always. How close were you to the hawk? It is an exceptional shot. :-)

Sep 09, 2009 09:33 AM

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS

Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA

South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Great photo though I'm use to only seeing wolves after the chicks on the beach =)

The way I see it,
Paul

Sep 09, 2009 10:59 AM

Mara Hawks

First Realty Auburn - Auburn, AL

Inactive-2012 REALTOR - Homes for Sale Auburn Real Estate, AL

Oh my gosh, what amazing photos! I've never seen such a close-up of a hawk. It's beautiful!

Sep 09, 2009 12:26 PM

Ann Hayden 636-399-7544

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties-St. Louis Missouri - Des Peres, MO

SelectAnn.com

Debi,

You always seem to have the camera in hand... Great shots!

Ann

Sep 09, 2009 02:58 PM

Brian Lee Burke

Kenna Real Estate - Lone Tree, CO

Broker & Advising Expert-Kenna Luxury Real Estate

Debi, those are such great shots. When I try to shoot (well with a camera) birds they are too quick to fly away. ~Rita

Sep 09, 2009 03:11 PM

Debi Boucher

Real Estate Showcase Photography - Woodland Park, CO

"Realtor Showcase" - Real Estate Photography/Virtual Tours

Thanks everyone for your visit and comments!

Paul - You are absolutely right - lots of wolves on the beach! ;)

Robert, No, this guy is a Sharp Shinned Hawk - much smaller than an osprey, and with different coloring.

Having a rough couple of days, not feeling real well - will catch up with everyone soon :)

Debi

Sep 10, 2009 03:17 AM

Team Honeycutt

Allen Tate - Concord, NC

Both pictures were incredible, thanks for sharing.

The main thing it did for me was make me want to be at the beach, any beach.

Margaret

Sep 10, 2009 08:45 AM

Karen Cooper

Karen Cooper | Sr Mortgage Loan Originator ! NMLS # 223305 | First Federal Bank of Florida, Ocala, FL - The Villages, FL

Helping Homeowners w/Home Loans in 27 US States

Hi Debi - gorgeous shots, with such great detail - love them, and your story, too!

Sep 10, 2009 10:23 AM

Russel Ray, San Diego Business & Marketing Consultant & Photographer

Russel Ray - San Diego State University, CA

Birds, even hawks, have to go where the food is. On my recent travels up and down the San Diego South Bay, I've been seeing lots of signs telling me that ospreys are in the area. Unfortunately, I haven't seen one yet, but I've certainly been having fun with all the other birds. Love them, and yours!

"Seagull 1, taking off"

And by the way, just what the heck were you doing in San Diego without calling me? I'm hurt. I'm even depressed. Now I'll have to go for a walk to see if I can get some more bird pictures. Ah, I love working out of a depression.... LOL

Sep 10, 2009 10:14 PM

Debi Boucher

Real Estate Showcase Photography - Woodland Park, CO

"Realtor Showcase" - Real Estate Photography/Virtual Tours

Hi allen! Thanks for stopping by - so, did you make it to a beach? LOL

Hello Karen - Thank you so much!

Hey Russel - I DID call! You didn't get my message? LOL great gull shot - looks just like this guy:

Gull with Frito Bag

Was this YOUR frito bag????

Debi

Sep 11, 2009 04:07 AM

Jim & Maria Hart

Brand Name Real Estate - Charleston, SC

Charleston, SC Real Estate

Hey, Debi. I think that would scare a little guy. Nice shots, Jim

Sep 11, 2009 05:56 AM

Debi Boucher

Real Estate Showcase Photography - Woodland Park, CO

"Realtor Showcase" - Real Estate Photography/Virtual Tours

Hi Jim - yep. It sure did!

Sep 11, 2009 03:18 PM

Sharon Lee

Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN

Retired and loving life

Hi Debi-That is an amazing photo of both birds but especially the hawk. Great job. <SMILE>

Sep 12, 2009 02:23 PM

Debi Boucher

Real Estate Showcase Photography - Woodland Park, CO

"Realtor Showcase" - Real Estate Photography/Virtual Tours

Thanks sharon! He was a REAL surprise!

Debi

Sep 13, 2009 04:26 PM

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Wordy Wednesday From Colorado - A Surprise at the Beach!

Then, I looked to my left, and sitting on the jetty I saw this!

It wasn't me who scared the Willet. I never in a million years expected to see a HAWK at the beach, especially just sitting there on the rocks! I got several shots before he flew off. In this one, I think he was deciding I was too big a meal for lunch....

Lucky little Willet.... :)

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