For the third day in a row I have been privileged to get close and watch a rough-legged hawk hunting by the Amish Furniture House on Old Superior Street near McQuade Harbor. Today’s pic … think it might be the same bird each day!
Per normal I went birding at sunrise this morning, While I had fun watching a rough-legged hawk hunt as the initial rays of the morning popped up over Lake Superior, it was even better when I got home and discovered some purple finches had “invaded” my feeders! Like any true Minnesota Vikings fan, I love the color purple! The today I bring you purple finch power! (and the hawk at sunrise)
I enjoyed watching this Rough-Legged Hawk hunt this afternoon on the North Shore of Lake Superior. In total I spent 18 minutes with this hawk. When it made its kill, I worked my way in a bit closer to get these photos. When it took off, it only flew up to the nearest telephone pole and continued hunting. Please note the hawk took off because it was finished eating, not because I scared it!
Looking at me to insure I did not come any closer … I did not!
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Finished lunch and about to take off.
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Takeoff!
