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21-OCT-2006 Lady D.

Sharpie

Sharp-Shinned Hawk
This sharpie came to lunch today. She is sitting on my bird feeder pole, waiting for lunch. I was surprised as she was quite content to just sit and let me get within 10 feet of her. She has been a visitor for many years mostly in the fall when the bird feeders get very active. This is only the second time I have been able to photograph her as she usually swoops in for a meal and is gone again.
Jess

Canon EOS 350D ,Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM
1/125s f/7.1 at 300.0mm iso200 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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Jim Coffman27-Aug-2009 16:02
Jess, this is fantastic.
Guest 20-Oct-2008 18:09
Lovely shot, Jess. How lucky she let you get so close.
Eric Carrère12-Feb-2007 22:13
Superb, V.
Jay Levin26-Jan-2007 05:08
Spectacular capture. The detail is terrific, and he is perfectly exposed. V
Cindi Smith25-Jan-2007 03:08
Thanks for telling me what my hawk was. I didn't have a clue. Your's are spectacular shots! V
Guest 06-Dec-2006 00:11
Wow, I must be blind as I never see these types of birds. Well done.