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Swede’s Photographs

Ruling the Air

I saw a purple martin a little bit ago, while sitting outside with my wife and Charlie. I've been wanting to photograph one of those, but I didn't have my camera. The bird flew into a tree right in front of me. What is worse is that a falcon or small hawk followed the purple martin into the tree, snatched it, and flew away.

Here’s an image of a red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) soaring overhead, surveying the backyard birds a couple of years ago. Cleverly, it blended in among the vultures, using their presence as cover. Not long before I captured this photograph, I found a small puff of feathers in the yard—perhaps a sign of the hawk’s stealthy hunt.

Check out breathtaking photos of magnificent birds of prey, visit my photo gallery here:

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"This image captures a red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) soaring high against a vibrant blue sky. Its powerful wings are fully extended, revealing the intricate pattern of feathers that aid in its graceful flight. The hawk's broad tail fans out, showcasing its namesake reddish hue, a defining characteristic of the species. Positioned with keen precision, the bird glides effortlessly, scanning the landscape below with sharp eyes. The contrast between the hawk’s rich brown and white plumage and the open sky gives a sense of freedom, strength, and mastery over the air." - Copilot
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Jacques Fortier

On The Fence

Normally I don't like photos of animals on barbed wire fences. In fact (dirty secret time) in most of my photos of a bird perched on a solitary fence post, I've carefully cloned out the barbed wire. But, I think the wire really ties this photo together. Hopefully, with the buyouts of the ranches at Point Reyes, all of this barbed wire will come down soon. I wouldn't mind the fence posts staying behind, though. Lots of birds and especially raptors find them to be excellent perches.

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