Don't Even Think About It
by Nava Thompson
Title
Don't Even Think About It
Artist
Nava Thompson
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
A Hawk was sitting on a tree limb during snow storm of Feb. 2012 in Arkansas...................................................Red Tailed Hawk hovers in the windThe Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) is a bird of prey, one of three species colloquially known in the United States as the "chickenhawk," though it rarely preys on standard sized chickens.[2] It breeds throughout most of North America, from western Alaska and northern Canada to as far south as Panama and the West Indies, and is one of the most common buteos in North America. Red-tailed Hawks can acclimate to all the biomes within their range. There are fourteen recognized subspecies, which vary in appearance and range. It is one of the largest members of the genus Buteo in North America, typically weighing from 690 to 1600 grams (1.5 to 3.5 pounds) and measuring 45�65 cm (18 to 26 in) in length, with a wingspan from 110 to 145 cm (43 to 57 in). The Red-tailed Hawk displays sexual dimorphism in size, with females averaging about 25% heavier than males............The Harlan's Hawk (B. j. harlani), often considered a separate species, is treated below in the Taxonomy section........The Red-tailed Hawk occupies a wide range of habitats and altitudes, including deserts, grasslands, coniferous and deciduous forests, tropical rainforests, agricultural fields and urban areas. It lives throughout the North American continent, except in areas of unbroken forest or the high arctic. It is legally protected in Canada, Mexico and the United States by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act..........Because they are so common and easily trained as capable hunters, the majority of hawks captured for falconry in the United States are Red-tails. Falconers are permitted to take only passage hawks (which have left the nest, are on their own, but are less than a year old) so as to not affect the breeding population. Adults, which may be breeding or rearing chicks, may not be taken for falconry purposes and it is illegal to do so. Passage red-tailed hawks are also preferred by falconers because these younger birds have not yet developed adult behaviors, which can make training substantially more challenging.
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Comments (26)
Carolyn Rosenberger
Congrats on your Elvis Pick of the Week! Love the muted colors and the interplay of branches in this wintery composition! L&F
Doug Kreuger
Nava, Congratulations on your WFS Elvis Pick Feature of this superb red hawk capture! (Looks like a painting) Outstanding winter wildlife artwork! L&F
Jeannie Rhode
Nava, Congratulations on your Feature in Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery "ELVIS PICKS OF THE WEEK" !
Hanne Lore Koehler
Fantastic capture of this magnificent hawk in winter, Nava! Gorgeous composition! Congratulations on your Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group ELVIS PICK-OF-THE-WEEK feature! L/F
Sharon Duguay
Congrats on your Elvis Pick of the Week feature Nava ,love the title & his expression l/f/twt
Donna Kennedy
Wonderful wildlife capture Nava, Congratulations on your ELVIS Pick of the Week Feature in WFS!!...L/F
Randy Rosenberger
Hi there Buddy! Haven't heard from you in a while. Hope this finds you and your family all well and happy and healthy. Blessed New Year to you all. Congratulations on being chosen for the big Feature, Elvis Pick of the Week, Your artwork was chosen to be FEATURED in this HOT spot on our homepage for this week. A truly lovely piece of artwork for all the world to view and enjoy. Thanks much for sharing! Randy “Elvis” Rosenberger Administrator of the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group
Nava Thompson replied:
Randy - hi! Thanks so much for the ELVIS feature in WFS! Nice to get the note and lfv :)
William Tasker
Lovely capture, Nava! Your beautiful image has been featured by Wild Birds Of The World, a nature photography group. L/F
Anita Faye
Nava, pretty wintry capture! Featured on Poetic Poultry Group! https://fineartamerica.com/groups/poetic-poultry-.html
Doug Kreuger
Awesome winter hawk shot, Nava! This fellow does not look happy with you taking its picture. He might have had his eyes on mouse, or other meal? L&F
Nava Thompson replied:
Thank you Doug---appreciate your comments--and l/f! The Hawks are not always in a happy mood. :)