Rough Legged Hawk

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Comments

Debra Plett

Awesome flight shot Clifford. Love how the hawk is gliding across the vivid blue sky.

Clifford Dupuis

Thanks so much Debra, much appreciated

Jane LeBlanc

Gorgeous shot, Clifford!! The blue sky really sets off the bird beautifully. Well done!!

Clifford Dupuis

Thank you so much Jane

Heather Mellon

Awesome shot of this beautiful hawk, Clifford. They're quite the sight to see as they soar across the sky and you captured that perfectly here.

Clifford Dupuis

Thank you so much for your comments, they are much appreciated

Yves Langlois

Terrific capture Clifford. Nice that you caught the underside so well lighted. Did you have to wait long to get the bird in the right possition. Very well done.

Clifford Dupuis

Thanks Yves, and this one arrived unexpectedly as I was waiting and hoping to photograph another in a tree

Dennis Smith

A beautiful bird and a sharp, clear shot. Very nice!

Clifford Dupuis

Thank you so much for your kind words

Description
This beautiful raptor is seen soaring above the prairie fields east of Calgary, Alberta - home to its winter habitat. These raptors breed in the high Arctic and migrate to Southern Canada and the US for the winter.
Taken By
Clifford Dupuis
Taken On
May 30, 2025
Tagged
rough_legged_hawk buteo_lagopus raptor birds_of_prey hawk wildlife_photographer winter_habitat prairies alberta canada animal beak bird accipiter buzzard kite_bird accipitridae wing flight feather bird_of_prey accipitriformes
  • Focal: 300
  • Shutter speed: 0.0005 sec
  • Aperture: f/ 5.6

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