I still have several photos to share from our time in Williamsburg, but I am eager to show you this hawk. It was the last day and we would soon be starting our journey home. Gregg spotted him after he had packed most of our luggage and showed me his cell phone photo when he got back to the complex.
Though the weather had been glorious the time we were in Williamsburg, the day we were due to drive home we woke up to a very dreary sky, and it did not make for a great backdrop. It was, however, a nice surprise to see it still on top of the light pole when we left several minutes later.
This beautiful hawk didn't seem too disturbed as I took several photos.
The pole was next to the pathway.
I don't know too much about their differences. We have seen Cooper's Hawks where we live but on looking at several photos, I thought that this may be a Red-shouldered Hawk? I would be very grateful to my more knowledgeable blogging friends to give me the correct identification. What do you think?
A very welcome parting gift.
It's definitely red shouldered!! Gorgeous
ReplyDeleteMuch appreciate the ID. Thank you Anni :) A real beauty for sure.
DeleteInteresting shots. I have never seen one in person.
ReplyDeleteThank you Gigi, I don’t see them regularly so it is always exciting to me when I do.
DeleteThis looks similar to one I photographed several years ago.
ReplyDeleteThat's interesting, thanks William. I really need to learn more about my hawk ID. Thank you!
DeleteGreat photographs Denise.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Thank you Jan, all the best to you too :)
DeleteWonderful hawk pictures!
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda :)
DeleteWhat fantastic photos of this beautiful hawk, Denise! I believe he is a red shouldered hawk, but must admit I find they are quite hard to be positive about!
ReplyDeleteThank you Martha Ellen, and for the ID. Much appreciated :)
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