Posted by Jim Hackley on August 19, 2012 at 4:23 AM
I thought I would share some images of two juvenile Red-tailed hawks that would fly right by the cliff and then dive into the canyon below. It was an amazing display of flying skills. They would chase each other down into the canyon, fly upside down, zig-zag between trees and then back up the canyon. I do not know if most hawks do this as I have never seen this before but they looked like they were just having fun and playing.
Image #1 The chase begins.
Posted by Jim Hackley on August 19, 2012 at 4:24 AM
Image #2 Flying upside down
Posted by Jim Hackley on August 19, 2012 at 4:25 AM
Image #3 Flying sideways
Posted by Jim Hackley on August 19, 2012 at 4:26 AM
Image #4 Tag Your It
Posted by Jim Hackley on August 19, 2012 at 4:27 AM
Image #5 Diving into the canyon
Posted by David Graham on August 19, 2012 at 12:29 PM
I've watched juv. red-tails in play, but never seen seen such a purposful and successful attempt at "...Hey Bute', .let's play goshawk!"
Amazing series! Way to go!
Dave Graham, East River, SD
Posted by Jim DeWitt on August 20, 2012 at 5:43 PM
Channeling their inner Goshawk, I guess. Great series, Jim.
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6 repliesImage #1 The chase begins.
Amazing series! Way to go!
Dave Graham, East River, SD