Tuesday 1 March 2011: Red tailed hawk

Springtime is the land awakening. The March winds are the morning yawn


Hello March!! You've finally arrived!!

There is something about March....such a huge difference between February 28th and March 1st, yet, just a days time. The sun was shining when I woke up, although a bit cold out there. My hubby called from his car in the driveway as he was getting ready to leave for work...

"You've got a pair of bluebirds going in and out of your bluebird house! I'm sitting in the driveway watching them!"

When I went to the window, I could see them sitting on the stone wall next to the birdhouse. I was planning on moving the house to a closer spot to get pictures, but looks like I'll be leaving it there now! :)

Then, I looked out the front window and spotted this red tailed hawk in the tree across the street. He was scanning the woods across the street, completely still. I grabbed my camera, went outside and slowly walked towards him. I snapped some shots from a distance, because I figured he'd fly off and I'm glad I did. This was the closest I could get. But I love his profile!!

I'm helping at the school today in Jacks class so I will try to catch up with everyone later!!

• Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XS:
• f/9.0:
• 1/500":
• 270mm:
• ISO 200

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