On Guard
by Robert Bales
Title
On Guard
Artist
Robert Bales
Medium
Photograph - Photo
Description
The Red Tail Hawk is on guard of its nest.
The Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) is a bird of prey, one of three species colloquially known in the United States as the "chickenhawk," though it rarely preys on standard sized chickens. It breeds throughout most of North America, from western Alaska and northern Canada to as far south as Panama and the West Indies, and is one of the most common buteos in North America. Red-tailed Hawks can acclimate to all the biomes within its range. There are fourteen recognized subspecies, which vary in appearance and range. It is one of the largest members of the genus Buteo in North America, typically weighing from 690 to 1600 grams (1.5 to 3.5 pounds) and measuring 45�65 cm (18 to 26 in) in length, with a wingspan from 110 to 145 cm (43 to 57 in). The Red-tailed Hawk displays sexual dimorphism in size, with females averaging about 25% heavier than males.
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September 29th, 2011
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Comments (16)
Linda Phelps
V/F Another outstanding image of thisgolden hawk standing on it's nest. it is interesting the there are simular color tones in the cactis and ther nest to those in the bird. Excellant composition! Love the rich colors.
Carol Montoya
Wonderful capture! v
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks Carol for the vote and comment!! Sorry it too so long, I just returned home.
David Lester
All I can say is stunning!! v/f
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks David for the comment and the f/v!! Sorry it too so long, I just returned home.
Kathy Baccari
How outstanding this is Robert. Smart Red Tailed Hawk to make it's nest in such a protected place and what a wonderful photo opt for your. Well captured. F/V :)
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks Kathy for the great comment and the f/v!! I do not think anything well brother it.
AnnaJo Vahle
Fabulous capture of a wonderful subject, Robert! What a precarious place for a nest! I guess that it certainly helps to protect the eggs and/or chicks. f/v/t
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks AnnaJo for the great review and the v/f/t! It is about the only place for the nest in this desert because the trees are not this big. It is about 25 feet off the ground.