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15 JAN 05 URBAN HAWK

He terrorizes the pigeons
(I think pigeons are the Wildebeast of Bird Culture .. they seem to exist to be somebody's lunch)

This, however, was a rabbit . . and this guy was NOT intimidated by my presence

He just stopped occasionally to see if I was getting a bit too close
He looked at me as if to say "that's enough"

Here's a close up

THIS EXTRA shot is GROSS so be CAREFUL before you go to Hawk Eats Rabbit

This time last year

Olympus C-740UZ
1/200s f/3.5 at 54.1mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto

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J. Scott Coile		02-Feb-2013 22:18
Still impressive after all these years.

CJ Redd		13-Jun-2008 19:48
HA HA HA!!! This is just to rich!!! First Foxes than Snakes, Ravens and Great Horned Owls and now Red Tailed Hawks. HA HA HA Rabbits are so fucking dumb. Good job predators keep up the good work

Guest		07-Jan-2007 08:52
Up close and personal!

Guest		25-Jan-2006 00:23
How come this magnificent image shows just 1 vote? Here is one more.

snootydog		17-Jan-2006 14:13
Actually, I think you may have misread his body language... he (notice we all seem to think this is a "he" or maybe there is some tell tale plummage that alerts more seasoned birders to the fact that it actually IS a he, I don't know) isn't saying "that's enough" I think he may be saying "you're next" Of course I can't be sure, but this is my thought.

snootydog		17-Jan-2006 14:10
how on earth did I miss this one??? What a great shot. That bloody beak is a thing of beauty. You were practically on top of this murderer when you shot it. That must have been thrilling. I voted, but my vote is pretty much useless since everyone elses' vote is a year old. Still, a vote is a vote and this one was on purpose for a change.

Ron Lutz II		04-Mar-2005 19:11
NICE shot! Got my vote!

gary becker		04-Feb-2005 17:37
Good Lord, what an incredible shot. Bravo.

Shelly- VA Beach		02-Feb-2005 01:33
Nice capture!! (you AND the hawk!)

Guest		30-Jan-2005 01:54
Wow, you were amazingly close.

mikiruaq		19-Jan-2005 03:06
Totally incredible! Great capture Pete.

Guest		19-Jan-2005 00:38
Wow! Awesome capture! Very well done.

Barb		18-Jan-2005 13:50
Comp and clarity great. What a wonderful capture of natures way. Barb

Dominic Kite		18-Jan-2005 09:05
This is superb Pete, beautiful detail, even the mucky stuff!

Fabienne		17-Jan-2005 22:07
Superbe photo, nette avec beaucoup de détails, c'est impeccable et très beau.

Anna Yu		17-Jan-2005 19:29
Wow what a nice shot and what a tame hawk to let you get so close!!! GREAT shot!

Ian Clowes		17-Jan-2005 19:15
Wow! Maybe he was showing off...

Jim B		17-Jan-2005 10:32
All three of these are amazing photos. My goodness, they are wonderful!!!!

Guest		17-Jan-2005 07:23
WOW what a shot! Voting!

Guest		17-Jan-2005 04:38
Amazing catch. Colors and clarity are superb.

Guest		17-Jan-2005 04:32
Excellent

Karen Leaf		17-Jan-2005 03:19
Damn. Your best Pete.

Guest		16-Jan-2005 22:29
Amazing shot! what excellent capture here!

Guest		16-Jan-2005 20:03
Wow Pete, what a catch! This is the best shot you ever captured. HMV

Dawn		16-Jan-2005 17:59
Fabulous catch, details, etc and what.. everyone else said too!

Leo Charette		16-Jan-2005 13:04
Pete this is superb... fantastic detail and an excellent composition. My compliments.

Karen Stuebing		16-Jan-2005 12:15
Wow, what a capture! Guess he didn't have time to cook it first. :)

Lisa Schlender		16-Jan-2005 07:12
Wow! The detail is outstanding! Makes me want to dig my Olympus back out :)

Dave Wyman		16-Jan-2005 05:47
1) Looking at this picture, I am hungry. 2) But not because of this picture - I'm trying to lose weight and I didn't eat that much tonight. Frankly, I would be a lot hungrier if I wasn't looking at this picture. So you're photograph is helping me keep on my diet. 3) This is one amazingly fine photo.

Guest		16-Jan-2005 04:50
GREAT capture! You've got this one perfectly.

Guest		16-Jan-2005 03:40
Totally fantastic,Pete.What a catch.

Robin Reid		15-Jan-2005 23:33
Wow Pete! Just plain breathtaking and outstanding!

Ray :)		15-Jan-2005 23:17
This is definitely going to be well up in the Pops in the morning. Are they that tame? Excellent stuff, Pete.

Guest		15-Jan-2005 22:48
Ewww!!! Glad you cropped out the rabbit. But "Great Catch"!! :)

Elaine (etfitz)		15-Jan-2005 22:46
Amazing capture! Very sharp!

Guest		15-Jan-2005 22:28
PERFECT capture. Very sharp, clear image and the colors are beautiful. You should be VERY proud of this image.

Gayle P. Clement		15-Jan-2005 22:21
Incredible capture! A vote from me.

Guest		15-Jan-2005 22:08
AMAZING! Wonderful job!

Guest		15-Jan-2005 21:36
Excellent capture all the way around.

Lee Rudd		15-Jan-2005 21:32
this is soooo sharp.... and the blood on the beak emphasises the action. well done.

Guest		15-Jan-2005 21:30
This is super! Have you had a chance to see the eagle and it's nest at Norfolk's Botanical Gardens yet? There is a super clear view from the NATO tower! :) !

Coleen Perilloux Landry		15-Jan-2005 21:27
Gorgeous picture-survival of the fittest.

northstar37		15-Jan-2005 21:22
You brave thing!

laine82		15-Jan-2005 21:17
Absolutely voting material, it's fantastic.

Adalberto Tiburzi		15-Jan-2005 21:17
3 votes in 3 min...

Herb		15-Jan-2005 21:09
Awesome image,vote

Pepe Zyman		15-Jan-2005 21:07
Wow! This is a spectacular image. One of your best! You get my vote.

Adalberto Tiburzi		15-Jan-2005 21:06
National Geographic? Breathtaking ;-)

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