Posted by Barbara Graham on November 30, 2016 at 11:24 PM
I was extremely surprised this morning to see this hawk sitting on the rail. I wondered if it was hurt. Then it flew off into a high tree. But upon looking at the image I only see one foot. Is it likely just holding the other one up, or do you think it has only one foot? I don't think it's usual at all for hawks to sit down low on rails like this, is it?
It's not unusual for a hawk to stand on one leg. I think that what's going on here.
Posted by John Tobias on December 1, 2016 at 8:15 AM
I agree, standing on 1 leg. Nice photo!
Posted by Dennis Plank on December 1, 2016 at 8:48 AM
It's certainly not uncommon for most species to see them standing in one leg, Barbara. As for being on a rail, it's probably somewhat related to species, but most of the ones that I'm familiar with will perch low down.
Posted by Larry Leach on December 1, 2016 at 8:47 PM
Agree with the above. In fact, I have lots of one-legged bird photos :) One of my favorites (content only - not the picture per se) is two wood ducks (male/female) in a tree. Looks like the male is surprised...
Posted by Larry Leach on December 1, 2016 at 8:48 PM
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