Sharpie

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Comments

Clifford Dupuis

Great shot Jane. The detail and the focus on the eye against the bokeh is amazing

Jane LeBlanc

Thanks Clifford.

Yves Langlois

Great shot Jane. Perfect lighting, specialy on the head. Stand out beautyfuly against the very nice blue sky

Jane LeBlanc

Thanks Yves

Debra Plett

Very nice shot Jane. Great focus on the eye, he sure looks very intent on something.

Jane LeBlanc

Thanks Debra

Description
This young sharp-shinned hawk spent time in my yard this week. How do I know it was young? Many blue jays and other species in the yard, but it left without a meal...plus, the blue jays chased it as much as it chased them!!
Taken By
Jane LeBlanc
Taken On
October 19, 2025
Tagged
hawk bird accipiter animal buzzard accipitridae bird_of_prey beak vertebrate neck wing accipitriformes feather
Assignments
Wildlife
  • Focal: 500
  • Shutter speed: 0.000625 sec
  • Aperture: f/ 7.1

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