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27-MAY-2011 Dan Wyman

As I stood in my back yard this afternoon, I heard a commotion. I turned to see this hawk chase what appeared to be three sparrows. It all happened in a couple of sections. Fortunately, I had my camera in hand and fortunately for the sparrows, they were able to elude the hungry hawk.


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Lee G02-Jun-2011 05:06
He looks like he means business with that beak!
Carol Rollins30-May-2011 04:09
...and you got a great shot of him! The eye is wonderful as is all of the detail and the lighting. ~
Tomasz Dziubinski - Photography29-May-2011 11:24
Excellent shot, Vote.
Gayle P. Clement29-May-2011 01:32
Beautiful. I love the glint in his eye.
Gary Winters28-May-2011 16:17
He doesn't look very friendly - especially to sparrows! EXCELLENT capture.
zyziza28-May-2011 08:28
Pround and fine! V
Stephanie28-May-2011 07:41
Well, the sparrows have lived to see another day.
Love the capture of this fabulous hawk! V
Gerard Koehl28-May-2011 05:44
Fantastique... V
January Grey28-May-2011 05:19
A terrifying experience for the sparrows, but a great photo op for you!! Beautiful capture of this hungry hawk!! Love that eye! V!