Sitting pretty until he's not.

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Comments

Clifford Dupuis

Nice action shot of this Red Tailed. Very well captured Debra

Debra Plett

Thanks Clifford, I almost missed his takeoff.

Heather Mellon

Lovely flight capture and not an easy one to get. He stands out beautifully here with an impressive wing span, too. Great shot, Debra.

Debra Plett

Thanks Heather, this was the only flight shot where his head did not blend in with the tree trunks. I was glad to get this one.

Yves Langlois

Great action shot of that beautyfuly detailed hawk. The fact he is looking straight at you is a nice add on and the catch light in the eye is perfect. Well done Debra.

Debra Plett

Thanks Yves, I do believe he figured I had enough time with him perched. Glad to get this shot.

Jane LeBlanc

Great job on the focus...not easy to do with a moving target!!

Debra Plett

Thanks Jane, I had my finger ready on the shutter button.

Description
Usually hawks take flight before I can lift my camera. This Red-tailed hawk sat perched for a few minutes before taking to the sky.
Taken By
Debra Plett
Taken On
July 2, 2025
Tagged
red tailed hawk plant tree animal bird accipiter vegetation conifer branch accipitridae vertebrate bird_of_prey twig wing accipitriformes falcon
Assignments
Wildlife
  • Focal: 600
  • Lens Model: Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
  • Shutter speed: 0.0004 sec
  • Aperture: f/ 9

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