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As we were sitting outside we were fortunate enough to get a show. The show was put on by our resident Red - Tailed hawks also known as (AKA), the chicken hawk. Two of the hawks have bright red tails and red within their feathers. This one has no red tail yet.

This is one of two Red Tailed Hawks (Chicken Hawk and known as other kinds of Hawks depending on where you live), that was following me Sunday down in the canyon where the Metolius River feeds into the canyon.

We came upon a site last weekend I would like to share. At first I did not know what species of hawk this was, but with help from others the question of what kind of hawk this is was answered! Photography of wildlife is never to pass up a opportunity, even if you do not know exactly what species of wildlife.......

Just a few hours ago Guy took me around the block. Oh probably ten miles or so?? It was nice to get out of the house! I do not know about other places, but here this species of falcon are not real..... they take off as soon as attention is directed at them. In other words I have tried to get some shots of the sparrow hawk and finally I did. This American Kestrel is the smallest falcon in North America. Used in falconry so they must be pretty smart! I think they are pretty little birds! Eating grasshoppers, other small birds, and rodents so they are good to have around. Oh I believe they eat the lizards we have here too. It looks like we are in for more bad weather here in central oregon but the wildlife need to eat and I was happy we seen what we did on our short drive.

Nature can be not so nice. Animals have to eat, this is just the way it is. Birds of prey are a favorite of mine to capture with my camera. I like to get them hunting and when I get a chance, to get them eating. I chose only ten photographs to show, from when I first seen this red tailed hawk eating, to when he flew off. It was not easy to pick out only ten photographs!! He/she even gave me the evil eye a time or two! When Guy asked me if I wanted to go somewhere I was up and getting ready!

Hawk Shaking Off The Rain. Being in the 40's and raining on us up in the mountains, many of the birds were doing this.

This hawk is after something.

Ferruginous Hawk, bird of prey

This is a colorful Hawk I captured with my camera down the road one day. I have been stocking the store and thought I would put this up today since I have not put anything up in a couple days.This is the next to go into the store.

Bird Of Prey Finishing A Meal. Found this bird finishing up what looked like a rodent. Soon after this the bird flue off. Several of these (some kind of hawk), were in this area. Talking very loudly to each other.

Thank you for looking at my photography

Photo speaks for itself.

It Is Just To Hot! Who says wildlife does not speak our language? Many birds of prey were caught with their wings up to cool themselves. I caught one bird panting even! Oh this one knows I am there.

Quail were out a little earlier, until a hawk came out of know where and they all took off.

I was down in the canyon, see the hawk photographs, when something caught my eye. The little guy made it obvious that I was being followed.

I caught this bird flying here in Central Oregon

It Is Just To Hot! Who says wildlife does not speak our language? Many birds of prey were caught with their wings up to cool themselves off Saturday. I caught one bird panting even! Oh this one knows I am there.

Bird Of Prey In Flight.

Got fish?? One of the places I keep up with is the Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Eduction Center. They called out for help. They need to feed the wildlife that is at their facility. Their 501 information;