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We are getting ready to abandon our Florida home for the season (hot hot weather and hurricane season approaching...time for us to hit the road).
And so there has been no time this week for purposeful birding expeditions.
But serendipity happens! We spotted this beautiful hawk while waiting for a temporarily carless neighbor whom we had driven to an appointment.
This wild-looking spot is just at the edge of the parking lot for a large medical building complex, right off a busy commercial street.
I wish I had a recording -- he was not happy with our being there, but remained for some time -- complaining bitterly all the while.
It's so beautiful and big ! And all the different trees behind are beautiful too !
Posted by: Annie | June 01, 2011 at 11:43 AM
Lucky you, it's a gorgeous bird!
Posted by: JM | May 29, 2011 at 10:09 AM
Serendipitous moments can be wonderful, can't they Sallie. Your payment for being such a kind and caring neighbor.
My guess is that you happened upon a nest being defended by what I think is a Red-shouldered Hawk.
hugs,
Pam
Posted by: Pam | May 27, 2011 at 07:53 AM
Wow - such a gorgeous creature!
Posted by: Lady Fi | May 26, 2011 at 10:07 AM
Maybe that silly goose - aeh hawk - did build his nest in those trees, taking it for wilderness.
Great catch and lucky you :D
Re neighbour: I read careless about three times until I got it right :D
Posted by: Nicole | May 25, 2011 at 11:02 PM
What a great life. Being able to move when the climates change. I envy you. I think it is great and wish you well.
Posted by: LaVoice | May 25, 2011 at 04:44 PM
It´s a majestic bird. I would not like to be a mouse nearby. LG Tina
Posted by: Goodies for a pleasant life | May 25, 2011 at 01:33 PM
Its a real beauty, could be an immature Coopers--amazing he didnt just take off, he was defending HIS hang out I guess...
HAPPY travels, Ill be keeping an eye out for your posts!!
Posted by: Sondra | May 25, 2011 at 01:14 PM
I love watching the hawks. Yours is different coloring from the ones we are used to seeing. I like the red-tail hawks we see often in the Midwest.
Posted by: Margot | May 25, 2011 at 10:24 AM
Nice capture! Have a safe trip!
Posted by: Pat | May 25, 2011 at 06:27 AM
Hawks can be very aggressive if you accidently get too close to their nests. And they can be a little dangerous. Great post.
Posted by: Bill S. | May 25, 2011 at 05:09 AM
Great shots of this hawk. Well done!
Posted by: Fotokarusellen | May 25, 2011 at 02:48 AM
he's got his eye on you. So nice to have birds in built up areas too. You do have the best of both worlds, migrating like birds to a better climate. I would dearly love to have a holiday house in Tasmania to go to during our hot humid months but be able to come back here for the warm winters.
Posted by: diane | May 25, 2011 at 12:30 AM
Awesome hawk. For a moment I thought if I can also fly in the air and enjoy the freedom what birds do.
Posted by: hire a web programmer | May 24, 2011 at 11:55 PM
Superb photos of Hawks!
Posted by: joo | May 24, 2011 at 11:42 PM
We are seeing so many falcons and hawks while traveling along he west coast. All of them are soaring on air currents and too far away to be photographed. Have a safe trip back, Sallie.
Posted by: Barb | May 24, 2011 at 11:37 PM
Fantastic sighting Sallie. Hawks have been scarce around here lately, how awesome to see yours. Good idea, time to head North!
Posted by: springman | May 24, 2011 at 08:05 PM
Awesome sighting, Sallie! They are awesome birds and I love seeing them as long as they are not eating my yardbirds.
Posted by: Eileen | May 24, 2011 at 03:05 PM
Lovely images. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: andrew fulton | May 24, 2011 at 12:21 PM
I would love to sew a hawk. Great shots!
Posted by: Inger-M | May 24, 2011 at 10:48 AM
Great capture!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
Posted by: Boom & Gary | May 24, 2011 at 09:08 AM
What wonderful serendipity!
I'm amazed that it sat there so long.
Nice going Sallie - great shots.
I've been wondering when you would be leaving. Yep, batten down the hatches and take off for adventure. :)
Posted by: Carletta | May 24, 2011 at 08:51 AM
Interesting Hawk. I would do the same, leave the heat and hurricanes behind!
Posted by: MaineBirder | May 24, 2011 at 08:31 AM