hawk – Mark Washburn Photography

Lucky Day

January 18, 2023January 16, 2023 by vdxqu

It was pretty much a quiet day in the backyard as far as birds go. Having a hawk hanging around might be part of the reason. When I went out to do some chores, I noticed it glided off into the woods. If you aren’t looking around for such things they would be easy to … Read more

Coopers Hawk – From The Shadows

January 31, 2020 by vdxqu

This is a re-edit of an image from last year…I wanted it to be a bit more moody and darker. The Coopers Hawk is a bird of the forest…with an agility and power well suited to flashing between limbs and branches at break-neck speed. It is the perfect bird hunting design. This one was … Read more

Red Tailed Hawk Portrait

January 5, 2020 by vdxqu

I am terribly biased, but I don’t think there is a more beautiful raptor than the adult Red Tailed Hawk. As they grow older, their eyes get darker brown…the plumage takes on some amazing tones, oranges and various shades of browns and tans…and then there’s that stunning red tail. Make note too that they are … Read more